WALNUT CAKE (KARITHOPETA)

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A Greek cake popular during Lent. Full of raisins and nuts. You can use all one kind raisin if desired.

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Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 c vegetable oil
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 c cognac
2 c water
1/2 clove dark raisins
1/2 c yellow raisins
1 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • 2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and lemon zest together.
  • 3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and lemon zest together.
  • 4. Mix in remaining ingredients, one at a time, until well blended.
  • 5. Spread batter into prepared baking pan.
  • 6. Bake 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • 7. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon if desired. Cut into squares and serve.

Shona Mcfee
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit. It's a great cake for any special occasion.


Amanda Mishie
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This cake is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it!


Ryan Bollinger
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I've tried many walnut cake recipes and this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


T U everGreen
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Lola N
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the walnuts in it.


Ypg Webbie
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great cake for any occasion.


Mustapha Ahmed
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the walnuts in it.


Blessing Charamba
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit. It's a great cake for any special occasion.


Jack Sun
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This cake is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it!


AKRAM! KAHAN COM
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I've tried many walnut cake recipes and this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


paula Lebrecque
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Lamiyah Smith
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the walnuts in it.


Samaun kobir Siyam
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great cake for any occasion.


Angela Greenlund
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I substituted some of the ingredients and the cake still turned out great. It's a very versatile recipe.


sarah akech
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Adrian Medeles
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Yaronmama Mr k one
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. It was moist and flavorful.


Cute. Fairy
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for any occasion.


Ibne Safayed Mahi
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This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.