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Sumptuous Walnut Syrup Cake Covered with Chocolate Ganache Recipe

Sumptuous Walnut Syrup Cake Covered with Chocolate Ganache

Bushra
This luxurious Greek Walnut Syrup Cake wrapped in silky chocolate ganache is a show-stopping dessert that marries nutty richness with deep chocolate decadence. Perfect for special occasions, this Mediterranean gem takes just over 90 minutes to create but delivers a memorable feast for both eyes and palate.
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Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10 portions

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 400 g chopped walnuts (14 ounces)
  • 200 g butter (7 ounces)

For the syrup

  • 2 cups water

For the chocolate ganache

  • 200 ml pure cream (7 fluid ounces)
  • 200 g dark chocolate chopped (7 ounces)

Instructions
 

  • To prepare this delicious walnut chocolate cake, add in a mixers bowl the sugar and butter. Mix for at least 5 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the egg yolks, one at a time, whilst continue mixing. Be careful to wait each time for each egg to be absorbed, before adding the next.

Notes

This Greek walnut cake is ideally served cold with some vanilla ice-cream aside.
Keyword chocolate ganache, decadent dessert, layered cake, nutty cake, walnut syrup
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