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walnut cake (karithopeta)

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Mikekey *
@Mikekey
Seattle, WA

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

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

Ingredients For walnut cake (karithopeta)

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

How To Make walnut cake (karithopeta)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • 2
    Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and lemon zest together.
  • 3
    Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and lemon zest together.
  • 4
    Mix in remaining ingredients, one at a time, until well blended.
  • 5
    Spread batter into prepared baking pan.
  • 6
    Bake 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • 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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