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Karidopita/(Greek Walnut Cake with Syrup) Recipe

Karidopita (Greek Walnut Cake with Syrup)

Bushra
A traditional Greek walnut cake soaked in sweet syrup, flavored with cognac, cinnamon, and orange zest.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10 portions
Calories 747 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Large bowl
  • Round baking tray (30cm diameter)
  • pot

Ingredients
  

For the Greek walnut cake

  • 380 g chopped walnut (13 ounces)

For the syrup

  • 2 cups sugar

Instructions
 

  • Use an electric mixer to mix the sugar and butter; mix at medium-high speed for at least 5 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the egg yolks, one at a time, whilst continue mixing; wait each time for each egg to be absorbed, before adding the next.
  • Pour in the cognac and the orange zest and mix for 10 more seconds. Set aside.

Nutrition

Calories: 747kcalCarbohydrates: 76.7gProtein: 12.3gFat: 44.9gSaturated Fat: 13.6gCholesterol: 157.6mgSodium: 181.3mgFiber: 3.8gSugar: 58.8g
Keyword Greek dessert, Mediterranean pastry, syrup-soaked cake, traditional Greek sweets, walnut cake
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