Karithopeta Greek Walnut Cake T R L Recipe

Name: Karithopeta Greek Walnut Cake T R L
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: ½ cup water; 2 ½ cups sugar; Rum; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 3 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup farina (cream of wheat); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons orange juice

Indulge in this irresistible Karithopeta Greek Walnut Cake! A delightful twist on a classic, this moist and flavorful cake is drenched in a fragrant syrup, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. Perfect for afternoon tea or a special occasion, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Discover a new favorite dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 533.8 kcal

Protein 14g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Karithopeta Greek Walnut Cake T R L

½ cup water
2 ½ cups sugar
Rum
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup farina (cream of wheat)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons orange juice

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How to Make Karithopeta Greek Walnut Cake T R L

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
**Prepare the Syrup:** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, ½ cup water, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Boil for 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
**Make the Cake Batter:** Cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup farina (cream of wheat), 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon grated orange peel.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is still warm, pour the cooled syrup evenly over the top.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before cutting into diamond shapes.