Honey Soaked Walnut Cake Recipe

Indulge in the magic of Melomakarona, a traditional Greek Christmas cake! This moist and flavorful honey cake is studded with crunchy walnuts and zesty orange, then generously soaked in a fragrant honey-orange liqueur syrup. A simple recipe with a 3-hour soaking period that unlocks incredible flavor. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 404.9 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Honey Soaked Walnut Cake

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How to Make Honey Soaked Walnut Cake

  1. **Make the Honey Syrup:** In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup honey and ½ cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until honey dissolves completely.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau). Set aside to cool.
  4. **Prepare the Cake:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan.
  5. In a large bowl, beat 4 large eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, beating until creamy.
  6. Add ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter and the zest of 1 large orange. Mix well.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
  8. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in ½ cup plain yogurt.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, gently prick the top of the cake all over with a toothpick or fork.
  12. Slowly pour the cooled honey syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in completely.
  13. Let the cake stand for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight) before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

118g

Fat

55g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Honey Soaked Walnut Cake?

Honey Soaked Walnut Cake takes about 120 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Honey Soaked Walnut Cake?

Honey Soaked Walnut Cake has approximately 404.9 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Honey Soaked Walnut Cake?

The key ingredients for Honey Soaked Walnut Cake are Honey, Water, Orange Liqueur, Unsalted Butter, All Purpose Flour, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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