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byzantine spice cake

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Mikekey *
@Mikekey
Seattle, WA

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

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

Ingredients For byzantine spice cake

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

How To Make byzantine spice cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • 2
    Beat oil and sugar together. Add eggs and half of the yogurt. Mix well.
  • 3
    Mix baking soda into orange juice and add to batter.
  • 4
    Sift dry ingredients together and add to oil mixture. Stir in remaining yogurt and mix well.
  • 5
    Pour into prepared pan and bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • 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).
  • 7
    Pour hot syrup over the cake. Let soak in and cut into squares to serve.
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