WALNUT CAKE (KARITHOPETA)

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

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Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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 clove dark raisins
1/2 c yellow raisins
1 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 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.

Liibaan Sheikh
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This cake was a bit more dense than I expected, but it was still very good. The walnuts added a nice flavor and texture. I would definitely make this again, but I might try adding a little more baking powder to make it a bit lighter.


Reason Thauri
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I was looking for a walnut cake recipe that was easy to make, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


carol jones
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This cake was delicious! The walnuts added a lovely crunch and flavor. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Mdbatyn Batyn
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The walnuts added a nice crunch and flavor. I would definitely make this again, but I might try using less sugar.


Emrul Islam Emon
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The walnuts gave it a lovely texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Taxeyyare Mirhan8587
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


its Abdullah
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This cake was delicious! The walnuts added a lovely crunch and flavor. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Eliam Luzitu
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This cake was a bit more dense than I expected, but it was still very good. The walnuts added a nice flavor and texture. I would definitely make this again, but I might try adding a little more baking powder to make it a bit lighter.


Natassia Robinson
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I was looking for a walnut cake recipe that was easy to make, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


saani shah
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This cake was delicious! The walnuts added a lovely crunch and flavor. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Miananwali 702
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The walnuts added a nice crunch and flavor. I would definitely make this again, but I might try using less sugar.


Abdi Qahwa
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The walnuts gave it a lovely texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Imroz sultanm
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Yilmaz
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This cake was delicious! The walnuts added a lovely crunch and flavor. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Samu ghouri
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This cake was a bit more dense than I expected, but it was still very good. The walnuts added a nice flavor and texture. I would definitely make this again, but I might try adding a little more baking powder to make it a bit lighter.


Md jaidul Jaidul
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I was looking for a walnut cake recipe that wasn't too sweet, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Biggie show
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The walnuts gave it a lovely texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Qammar iqbal Qammar
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I'm not usually a fan of walnut cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was so moist and fluffy, and the walnuts added the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again!


Sahid nadaf Sahid nadaf
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This walnut cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.