KARITHOPITA - OLYMPIC WALNUT CAKE
Karithopita (Kefalonian Walnut Cake) is made at Artopolis bakery in New York City with a recipe from co-owner Nick Pantelatos' mother, who comes from the Greek island of Kefalonia. As printed in our local newspaper. Cooling time not included in cooking time.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F Grease an 8- or 9-inch round pan.
- Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale yellow.
- Stir in orange juice, brandy and vanilla.
- Combine semolina and baking powder and fold into egg yolks.
- In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
- Fold in walnuts, nutmeg and orange zest.
- Fold 1/2 of whites into yolk mixture, then fold in remaining whites.
- Spread in pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool on rack.
- While cake is baking, combine water, sugar, lemon rind and cinnamon in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook until sugar is melted.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
- Pour hot syrup on cake, place 8 walnut halves around the top outside edge and 1 in the center and serve.
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Joseph Amedo
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
MarawanAhmad123
[email protected]This is the best karithopita recipe I've ever tried.
Jc Gatlin
[email protected]I'm going to make this karithopita for my next dinner party.
purplequarter158
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!
Reevan Gill
[email protected]This karithopita is the perfect dessert to serve with a cup of coffee or tea.
Gavin Zimbelman
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses honey instead of sugar. It gives the karithopita a more natural sweetness.
Dan Stevens
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginner bakers. It's simple to follow, and the results are always delicious.
Hayley Mcconville
[email protected]I made this karithopita for my Greek friends, and they loved it! They said it was the best they had ever had.
Cadence Clive
[email protected]This karithopita is a great way to use up leftover walnuts. It's also a great snack or dessert to have on hand.
naiem islam
[email protected]I've never had karithopita before, but this recipe was so easy to follow that I had to try it. I'm so glad I did, because it was delicious!
Ali Hassan Malik
[email protected]This karithopita is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to please everyone.
Apu Apu
[email protected]I love the combination of walnuts and honey in this cake. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and richness.
roo r
[email protected]This is my new favorite cake recipe. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.
Fatemeh
[email protected]I made this karithopita for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Anthony Munachi faith
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The karithopita is beautiful and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Abdul jabbar Zardari
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The karithopita was moist and fluffy, and the walnut filling was delicious.
Richard Mbale
[email protected]This was my first time making karithopita, and I was really pleased with the results. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch.
Azazul vo
[email protected]I've made this karithopita several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Vikash Rathor
[email protected]This karithopita is a winner! The flavors of the walnuts and honey are perfectly balanced, and the texture is moist and tender. My family loved it!