KARYTHOPITTA: WALNUT CAKE

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Karythopitta: Walnut Cake image

Provided by Cat Cora

Categories     dessert

Time 1h56m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup superfine sugar
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon brandy
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 pieces orange rind, pith removed
2 1/2 cups walnuts, finely ground
1 cup flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground clove
4 ounces unsalted butter
1/4 cup of superfine sugar
4 eggs, separated

Steps:

  • For the syrup: Heat the sugar, honey, water, and brandy over medium-high heat until the sugar has dissolved. Turn heat to low and add in cloves, cinnamon stick, and orange rind. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes and remove from the heat. Remove the orange, cloves and cinnamon stick and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  • For the Cake: In a medium bowl mix together walnuts, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and clove.
  • In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, whip together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Slowly add in the egg yolks and continue whipping. Add in the walnut mixture slowly, and mix until well blended.
  • In a very clean bowl, with an electric mixer, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the batter until the mixture is completely incorporated.
  • Grease a 12 by 9-inch baking pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the cake is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and pour the syrup over the cake, until it is drenched in syrup. Cover with a kitchen towel and let cool. Cut into diamonds and serve.

Deepak my heart Beat
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out right. What did I do wrong?


Kiggundu Araphat
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Fiaz king Fiaz king
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I'm allergic to walnuts. Is there a substitute I can use?


heavenly777 protector
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I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of walnuts and syrup, but I'm willing to try it.


Grace Murugi
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This cake looks delicious! I'm going to make it this weekend.


Ahidul Alam
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


mr flips
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This cake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


matthew moeller
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out great!


Erfan Hossainzadeh
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of walnuts, spices, and syrup.


Kaiya Wiltshire
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Brianna Pierce-Lopea
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover walnuts. I also added some chopped dried figs and it was delicious!


valdez brown
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I really enjoyed this cake. The spices and syrup balanced out the flavor of the walnuts perfectly.


Nisal Ranthilaka
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I used a bundt pan and it baked evenly. The syrup is the perfect finishing touch.


MD Nurul Islam (Emran)
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The walnuts added a nice crunch and the syrup made it moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Corrie Ostermiller
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Karythopitta is a delicious and unique cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of walnuts, spices, and syrup creates a flavor that is both sweet and savory. I highly recommend this recipe!