Karidopita

Name: Karidopita
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 cups water; 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 5 eggs, separated; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 2 tsp baking powder

A traditional Greek walnut cake infused with warm aromatic spices and soaked in sweet citrus syrup.

70 minMediumServes 12380 cal/serving

GreekDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleSesame-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 cups water
1.5 cups granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
5 eggs, separated
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1

Combine 1.5 cups water, 1.5 cups granulated sugar, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 cinnamon stick in a saucepan; boil for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
2

Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
3

Whisk egg yolks from 5 separated eggs with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until pale, then stir in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
4

Mix 2 cups finely chopped walnuts, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 2 tsp baking powder in a bowl.
5

Whip egg whites from 5 separated eggs to stiff peaks, then fold yolk mixture, whites, and dry ingredients together.
6

Pour batter into pan and bake for 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7

Pour cooled syrup evenly over hot cake immediately after baking.

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Questions

What is Karidopita?

A traditional Greek walnut cake infused with warm aromatic spices and soaked in sweet citrus syrup. This reference files it under Greek dessert: made in the oven and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 70 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Karidopita need?

For Karidopita, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 35 minutes, in step 6.

Why fold instead of stir in Karidopita?

Step 5 reads: "Whip egg whites from 5 separated eggs to stiff peaks, then fold yolk mixture, whites, and dry ingredients together." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 5 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of baking powder in Karidopita?

The entry for Karidopita calls for 2 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Can I make Karidopita dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Karidopita is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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