Karydopita (Walnut Cake with Syrup)

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas.

If you are looking for a dessert for the new year, here is my recipe for Karydopita.

This gorgeous cake is perfect for any special occasion.  The blend of cinnamon, walnuts and honey make this cake irresistible.  It is very typical of Greek cakes.

Happy New Year to all… Meni x

• 70 grams unsalted butter

• 150 grams castor sugar

• 3 eggs, separated

• 70 grams self raising flour

• 70 grams semolina

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 150 grams finely chopped walnuts

• ½ cup full fat milk

Preheat oven to 200C. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, add yolks and combine.  Add flour, semolina, cinnamon and mix well.  Add walnuts and milk.  Whisk egg whites until light and fluffy and fold into mixture.

Pour into a baking dish which has been lightly buttered and cook in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until cooked.

Syrup

• 2 cups water

• 1 cup castor sugar

• lemon zest

• 4 cloves

In a small saucepan pour the water, sugar and add lemon zest and cloves, simmer for about 10 minutes.  Pour over the cake carefully.  Leave for about an hour then cut into pieces.

Serve at room temperature or cold.