Karydopita

Name: Karydopita
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups walnuts, finely ground; 6 eggs, separated; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup plain breadcrumbs; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1 tbsp orange zest; 2 cups water; 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 tsp lemon juice, squeezed

A spiced Greek walnut cake soaked in a fragrant cinnamon sugar syrup after baking. It features a tender, spongy crumb rich with walnuts, warm spices, and citrus zest.

65 minMediumServes 12380 cal/serving

GreekDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianMediterraneanHalal-friendlyKosher-stylePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeNightshade-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

2 cups walnuts, finely ground
6 eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tbsp orange zest
2 cups water
1.5 cups granulated sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 tsp lemon juice, squeezed

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2

Boil 2 cups water, 1.5 cups granulated sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, and 2 tsp squeezed lemon juice in a saucepan for 8 minutes, then remove from heat to cool completely.
3

Whip egg whites from 6 separated eggs until stiff peaks form in a clean bowl.
4

Beat egg yolks from 6 separated eggs with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 tbsp orange zest until thick and pale.
5

Stir together 2 cups finely ground walnuts, 1 cup plain breadcrumbs, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp ground cloves in a bowl.
6

Fold dry mixture into yolk batter, then gently fold in whipped whites until combined.
7

Pour into dish and bake 35-40 minutes until golden and tester comes out clean.
8

Pour cooled syrup over hot cake immediately after baking, then allow it to soak completely before serving.

Questions

Can I make Karydopita gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup plain breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Karydopita keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Karydopita?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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