HONEY-SOAKED WALNUT CAKE
A simple cake flavored with chopped walnuts and orange rind, soaked with a syrup made with honey and orange liqueur. This is a Greek cake traditionally served at Christmas. Prep time does not include a 3 hour standing time before serving.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine honey and water, and heat over medium heat until the honey dissolves.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in liqueur.
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brush a 9-inch tube pan with melted butter and dust with flour,set aside.
- Beat eggs until light and fluffy, add sugar, remaining melted butter, and orange rind and mix until creamy.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and walnuts in a large bowl.
- Add the egg and sugar mixture to the bowl,beat thoroughly and fold in the yogurt.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a cake taster comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven and cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
- Using a tooth pick, poke holes in the top of the cake.
- Spoon the cooled syrup over the cake and let it stand for at least 3 hours before serving.
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Stones IT
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any honey lover! The walnuts and honey syrup create a perfect balance of flavors.
Em
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! My family loved it.
Total video
[email protected]This cake is absolutely divine! The walnuts add a wonderful crunch and the honey syrup is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Zoya Ji
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The honey syrup is the perfect finishing touch.
Rashi Desi vellog
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.
Yashwa babu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but this cake was surprisingly delicious! The honey syrup really helps to balance out the flavor of the walnuts. I'll definitely be making this again.
Julianna Snell
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the sweet and nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
Peter Joy
[email protected]I've been looking for a good honey-soaked walnut cake recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely a keeper! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice touch of crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Saskriti tamang
[email protected]Just made this cake and it turned out perfectly! The honey syrup is so flavorful and the walnuts add a great crunch. My family loved it!
Sergio Rodrigo
[email protected]This honey-soaked walnut cake is a delightful treat! The walnuts add a lovely crunch and texture to the moist and fluffy cake, while the honey syrup provides a delicious sweetness. I also love the hint of orange zest in the frosting - it really brigh