Honey-soaked Walnut Cake

"A simple cake flavored with chopped walnuts and orange rind, soaked with a syrup made with honey and orange liqueur. This is a Greek cake traditionally served at Christmas. Prep time does not include a 3 hour standing time before serving."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine honey and water, and heat over medium heat until the honey dissolves.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in liqueur.
  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brush a 9-inch tube pan with melted butter and dust with flour,set aside.
  • Beat eggs until light and fluffy, add sugar, remaining melted butter, and orange rind and mix until creamy.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and walnuts in a large bowl.
  • Add the egg and sugar mixture to the bowl,beat thoroughly and fold in the yogurt.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a cake taster comes out clean.
  • Remove cake from oven and cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
  • Using a tooth pick, poke holes in the top of the cake.
  • Spoon the cooled syrup over the cake and let it stand for at least 3 hours before serving.

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  1. This is so good!Lots of orange and almond flavor.I baked it in a bundt pan and it came out looking as good as it tasted.Thanks
     
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