Greek Walnut Cake - Karydopita

Karydopita is a quintessential Greek dessert that brings the warmth of the Mediterranean right to your table. This delightful walnut cake is richly flavored with spices, orange, and cognac, and is bathed in a luscious syrup. Perfect for holidays or an indulgent afternoon treat, its moist and crumbly texture is reminiscent of a classic Christmas pudding.

Ingredients

🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, Lurpak
🥚 5 large eggs, Organic Valley
🥛 1 cup milk, Horizon Organic
🧃 1 cup fresh orange juice, Tropicana
🥃 1/4 cup cognac, Hennessy
🍊 Zest of 1 large orange, Seville
💧 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Nielsen-Massey
🌶️ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, McCormick
🍦 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, McCormick
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder, Clabber Girl
🍚 2 cups all-purpose flour, King Arthur
🥄 1 teaspoon baking soda, Arm & Hammer
🍬 2 cups granulated sugar, Domino
🌰 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped, Diamond of California
🍯 1/2 cup honey, Nature Nate's

Instructions

1- Prep the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter, Pampered Chef Stoneware.

2- Mix Wet Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter using a KitchenAid mixer until creamy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Stir in the milk, orange juice, cognac, orange zest, and vanilla extract.

3- Combine Dry Ingredients:

• In another bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, flour, and baking soda.
• Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.

4- Add Nuts & Bake:

• Fold in the chopped walnuts.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

5- Prepare the Syrup:

• In a saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup of water, and honey.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

6- Assemble:

• Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and pour the hot syrup evenly over.
• Let it soak for several hours or overnight for best results.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Calories: 390
Protein: 6g
Fats: 22g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment: Oven, GE Profile Series; KitchenAid Mixer, Artisan Series 5 Quart; Whisk, OXO Good Grips; 9x13 inch baking dish, Pampered Chef Stoneware; Saucepan, Cuisinart Chef's Classic

Cooking Tips

• For an extra citrusy kick, serve with a dollop of orange-infused whipped cream.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, crumb-free slices.

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