Karithopeta (Greek Walnut Cake) T-R-L – Recipe Wise

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 1 slice lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 lb butter or 1/2 lb margarine , softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup farina
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cup chopped walnuts