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Karidopita Recipe (Greek Walnut Cake With Syrup)

This karidopita recipe makes the most perfectly moist, spiced, syrup soaked Greek walnut cake, that's full of warm flavours and sweet crunch!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 472 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish 30 cm diameter

Ingredients
  

 For the syrup

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 whole cloves

 For the cake

  • 5 large eggs
  • 200 grams sugar
  • 125 grams unsalted butter melted
  • 125 ml light olive oil
  • 40 ml brandy
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 150 grams finely ground walnuts
  • 150 grams coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups self-raising flour

Instructions
 

Syrup

  • Combine water, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring the syrup to a gentle boil, boil for about one minute, then turn off the heat.
  • Set aside to cool completely while preparing the cake.

Prepare the cake batter

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C fan-forced (320°F).
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick, pale and creamy.
  • Add melted butter, olive oil, brandy, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Mix well until smooth.
  • Add the finely ground and coarsely chopped walnuts.
  • Sift in the flour, then mix everything together until fully combined.

Baking and soaking

  • Grease a baking dish and line the base with baking paper.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared dish, smoothing the surface evenly.
  • Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown. Check the centre with a skewer; it should come out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately poke holes all over the cake’s surface using a skewer.
  • Slowly and evenly ladle the cooled syrup over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in thoroughly.
  • Allow the cake to rest at room temperature for several hours to fully absorb the syrup.
  • Carefully remove the cake from the tin and transfer to a serving dish. (see notes)
  • Slice into portions, garnish with extra walnuts if desired, and serve.

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Notes

  1. Removing the Cake: To remove the cake easily, run a knife carefully around the edges of the tin. Place a serving plate upside down over the cake, carefully tip it onto the plate, and then transfer to your chosen serving dish.
  2. Syrup Tips: Slowly drizzle the syrup to ensure even absorption.

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keyword greek walnut cake, karidopita, karithopita, Karydopita
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