KARITHOPITA - OLYMPIC WALNUT CAKE
Karithopita (Kefalonian Walnut Cake) is made at Artopolis bakery in New York City with a recipe from co-owner Nick Pantelatos' mother, who comes from the Greek island of Kefalonia. As printed in our local newspaper. Cooling time not included in cooking time.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F Grease an 8- or 9-inch round pan.
- Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale yellow.
- Stir in orange juice, brandy and vanilla.
- Combine semolina and baking powder and fold into egg yolks.
- In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
- Fold in walnuts, nutmeg and orange zest.
- Fold 1/2 of whites into yolk mixture, then fold in remaining whites.
- Spread in pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool on rack.
- While cake is baking, combine water, sugar, lemon rind and cinnamon in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook until sugar is melted.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
- Pour hot syrup on cake, place 8 walnut halves around the top outside edge and 1 in the center and serve.
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Giuseppe Blackwood
[email protected]I'm not sure why, but my karithopita didn't rise very much. It was still tasty, but it didn't look as impressive as the pictures.
cashman Amegah
[email protected]This karithopita is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar by half.
Tabassum Sohail
[email protected]I'm not a fan of orange zest, so I omitted it from the recipe. The karithopita was still very flavorful.
Sakunthala Samanmali
[email protected]I'm allergic to walnuts, so I substituted them with pecans. The karithopita still turned out delicious.
Hav Have
[email protected]This karithopita is so good, I could eat it every day! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Asad Gulsher
[email protected]I've tried many different karithopita recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Kaoz Gurl
[email protected]I made this karithopita for my Greek Orthodox Easter celebration and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Fareed Abbasi
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this karithopita without any problems. It's a very forgiving recipe.
Muhammed Sahajan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The karithopita is beautiful and delicious. I highly recommend it.
Indiphile Ngewu
[email protected]I've never had karithopita before, but I'm definitely a fan now! This cake is moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Monto Paul
[email protected]I'm Greek and I grew up eating karithopita. This recipe is very similar to the one my grandmother used to make. It's simple, yet delicious.
Manuel Araujo
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The karithopita is absolutely delicious! I love the way the walnuts and spices complement each other.
musarrat banu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my karithopita turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The walnuts were not overpowering, and they added a nice crunch to the cake. I would definitely make this again.
Emma Roseville
[email protected]This is the best karithopita I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the walnut filling is sweet and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.
Lesedi Khumalo
[email protected]I've been looking for a good karithopita recipe for ages, and this one is definitely a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love the combination of walnuts, cinnamon, and orange zest.
DarkKablez1
[email protected]This karithopita was a hit at my last dinner party! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. The walnuts added a nice crunch and texture. I will definitely be making this again.