Karidopita recipe - how to make authentic greek walnut cake A Greek Family Recipe

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide similar texture and flavor, while pecans are often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a different flavor profile, and vegetable oil is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lower-calorie option, while water can be used for a lighter cake.

Separate the yolks from the whites of 7 eggs.

Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy.

Mix 120 g of sugar with the foamy egg whites until it reaches a certain texture.

Gradually add the yolks to the egg white mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine 150 g of walnuts, 150 g of breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp cloves, and 1 tsp cinnamon.

Add the walnut mixture gradually to the egg mixture and mix gently.

Add orange zest, 30 ml of cognac, and 50 ml of melted butter to the mixture.

Brush a 25x25 cm baking tray with oil and breadcrumbs.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.

Bake at 180°C (360°F) for about 40 minutes.

For the syrup, combine 500 ml of water and 380 g of sugar in a saucepan and mix until the sugar melts.

Add orange peel and 1 cinnamon stick, then simmer for 5 minutes.

Add 1 tbsp of glucose syrup to the syrup mixture.

Check if the cake is baked, then pour the warm syrup over the hot dessert.

Let the dessert cool down and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Cooking Techniques

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