byzantine spice cake

Seattle, WA
Updated on Jun 27, 2016

From Assumption Greek Orthodox Church cookbook. Top with honey syrup (included) or a powdered sugar glaze.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
  • TOPPING
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup honey

How To Make byzantine spice cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Step 2
    Beat oil and sugar together. Add eggs and half of the yogurt. Mix well.
  • Step 3
    Mix baking soda into orange juice and add to batter.
  • Step 4
    Sift dry ingredients together and add to oil mixture. Stir in remaining yogurt and mix well.
  • Step 5
    Pour into prepared pan and bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • Step 6
    For topping: Boil all topping ingredients for about 15 minutes, covering pan the last 5 minutes (reduce heat if needed to keep it from boiling over).
  • Step 7
    Pour hot syrup over the cake. Let soak in and cut into squares to serve.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: Greek
Ingredient: Flour

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