Karithopita Spiced Walnut Cake Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 6 x Large eggs
- 2 1/2 c. Bisquick
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Grnd cloves
- 3/4 tsp Baking pwdr
- 2 c. Sugar
- 2 1/2 c. Minced walnuts
- 1 1/2 c. Lowfat milk
- 1 1/2 c. Vegetable oil
- 3/4 c. Sugar
- 1/2 c. Water
- 1 x 2" strip orange peel
- 1 x 2" strip lemon peel
- 1/2 x Cinnamon stick
- 1/4 c. Honey
- 1/2 x Lemon, juiced
- 1/4 c. Walnuts
- 1 tsp Grnd cinnamon
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl place the Large eggs, Bisquick, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, salt, cloves, baking pwdr, the 2 c. of sugar, the 2 1/2 c. of minced walnuts, lowfat milk, and oil. Blend them together with an electric mixer for 5 min. Turn the mixer on high and beat the batte for 15 seconds. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Pour the batter into a baking pan which is 10 x 14 inches, and 2 1/2 inches deep. Bake the cake for 45 min, or possibly till a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the cake and let it sit for 2 hrs. In a medium saucepan place the 3/4 c. of sugar, water, orange peel, lemon peel, and cinnamon stick. Bring the ingredients to a boil and then simmer them for 5 min. Add in the honey and bring the mix to a boil.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add in the lemon juice. Stir the ingredients together and let the syrup cold. Remove the orange and lemon peels, and the cinnamon stick. Spread the syrup over the cake. Sprinkle on the 1/4 c. of minced walnuts and the grnd cinnamon.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 277g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 1014 | |
| Calories from Fat 549 | 54% |
| Total Fat 62.67g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat 7.09g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 1.06g | |
| Cholesterol 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium 966mg | 40% |
| Potassium 273mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 107.14g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 85.0g | 57% |
| Protein 12.06g | 19% |
