Karidopita-Greek Walnut Cake
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Karidopita-Greek Walnut Cake
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Karidopita-Greek Walnut Cake is a must-try dessert for anyone fond of Greek cuisine. Our family recipe is simple, flavorful, and contains lots of walnuts and cinnamon.
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Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup walnuts finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 hot glass cognac
- 1 tablespoon butter softened, for the baking pan
for the syrup
- 2½ cups sugar
- 1½ cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
for serving
- walnuts finely chopped, whole, or halved
optional serving additions
- vanilla ice cream
- Freshly whipped cream
- heavy cream warmed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F .
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Brush a 9-inch/23 cm baking pan with some butter.
- First, beat the egg whites with a mixer on high speed until fluffy, for about six to eight minutes. Remove the mixing bowl and set aside.
- Now, in a different mixer bowl, beat the yolks with the sugar until fully incorporated, about two minutes. Add the cognac.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and the egg whites, mixing in total for about ten minutes. You will alternate between adding each remaining ingredient and egg whites. For example, add half of the breadcrumbs, two tablespoons of egg whites, half of the walnuts, another batch of egg whites, breadcrumbs, and so on.
- Pour the cake batter into the buttered cake pan.
- Bake at 200°C / 390°F for 30 minutes. Insert a cake tester in the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Otherwise, bake for a few more minutes and retest.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool down completely.
When the cake is fully cooled, make the syrup
- Add all ingredients in a small saucepan, stir, and bring to a boil. Boil for three minutes.
Finish the cake
- Remove the syrup from the heat and carefully pour the hot syrup all over the cooled-down cake.
- Allow the syrup to absorb, and sprinkle crushed and ground walnuts.Cut and serve!
Notes
- The serving suggestion ingredients are not calculated on nutritional value.
- The nutritional analysis is only an estimate. It is based on available ingredients and the recipe’s preparation.
- Rum, Grand Marnier, or Cointreau are great alternatives to cognac. If you are avoiding alcohol, omit it from the recipe.
- The shape of your pan doesn't matter. You can make karidopita in a square, rectangular or round pan. As long as the pan's volume in cups/liters stays the same. This recipe is for a baking pan with a 9-inch diameter. 9×2 inches (23 x 5cm) = 8 cups (1.9 liters)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
141mg
(6%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
151IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 151IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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