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Karidopita – Greek Walnut Cake
• 8 Eggs
• 16 tbsp Sugar
• 16 tbsp Walnuts chopped
• 16 tbsp Breadcrumbs (plain not flavored)
• 1/2 cup Brandy
• 2 tbsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tbsp Cinnamon
• 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
For the Syrup
• 3 1/2 cups Water
• 3 1/2 cups Sugar
• 1 cup Honey
• Lemon Peel of one lemon
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
Directions
Start with the syrup. Combine all the ingredients and bring to boil. Lower the heat and let cook until the syrup thickens a little (about 10-15 minutes). Turn off the heat and set aside to cool down. Syrup should be room temperature when poured over the cake.
Preheat the oven to 180 C.
Begin to separate the egg whites from the yokes and start beating the whites until a soft peak forms. Add the sugar and continue to mix. Next, add the yokes and stir lightly to combine. Add the breadcrumbs, walnuts, cinnamon, vanilla and mix well. Lastly add the lemon zest and brandy and lightly fold. Transfer the batter into a floured pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
Take the cake out of the oven and pour syrup over it. Allow for the syrup to absorb before you cut the cake. Garnish with finely chopped walnuts serve.
I hope you like it! Have a great weekend!
xo
Vana
lepapierstudio.com
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Greece is famous for its beautiful beaches and islands. But it also has unique landscapes on the mainland. Central Greece is not a well know destination for travelling. It is 2 hours away from Athens and has a lot to offer. One of my favorite day trips includes a visit to the archaeological site of Delphi, eating and swimming at Antikyra and an evening visit to the Monastery of Osios Loukas which is a World Heritage Monument of UNESCO. Rent a car and follow me on this day trip!
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