Karidopita/Karithopita recipe (Greek Walnut Cake with Syrup)

Karidopita/Karithopita recipe (Greek Walnut Cake with Syrup)

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A mouthwatering Greek walnut cake recipe (karidopita), scented with the aromas and blends of cinnamon and grounded clove. Find out how to make the perfect walnut cake with this traditional Greek...

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Blender
  • Microplane
  • Kitchen scale
  • Citrus press
  • Baking pan
  • Oven
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon

Ingredients

  • 380g chopped walnut (13 ounces)
  • 180g powdered Melba toast or breadcrumbs (6.5 ounces)
  • 20g baking powder (4 tsps)
  • 1 flat tsp powdered nutmeg
  • 2 tsps powdered cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp grounded clove
  • 200g butter (7 ounces)
  • 165g sugar (6 ounces)
  • 7 eggs (separated into whites and yolks)
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 75ml cognac (1/3 of a cup)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 100 grams honey (3.5 oz)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1/4 of a cup cognac

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