walnut cake (karithopeta)

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11 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Jun 29, 2016

A Greek cake popular during Lent. Full of raisins and nuts. You can use all one kind raisin if desired.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cognac
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup dark raisins
  • 1/2 cup yellow raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

How To Make walnut cake (karithopeta)

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • Step 2
    Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and lemon zest together.
  • Step 3
    Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and lemon zest together.
  • Step 4
    Mix in remaining ingredients, one at a time, until well blended.
  • Step 5
    Spread batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Step 6
    Bake 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Step 7
    Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon if desired. Cut into squares and serve.

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

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