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GREEK HONEY CAKE

Very moist cake, often found at Greek food festivals.

Provided by Jan O'Leary Merzlak

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14



Greek Honey Cake image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and orange rind. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, then cut into diamond shapes. Pour honey syrup over the cake.
  • For the Honey Syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, 1 cup sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 196.3 mg, Sugar 53 g

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange zest
¾ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
3 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white sugar
1 cup honey
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

GREEK HONEY CAKE

A Greek cake that tastes a little like the much more complicated Greek dessert, baklava. Posted for ZWT #6.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14



Greek Honey Cake image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and orange rind. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, then cut into diamond shapes. Pour honey syrup over the cake.
  • For the Honey Syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, 1 cup sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 77.7, Sodium 217.7, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 52.7, Protein 4.5

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange zest
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white sugar
1 cup honey
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice

GREEK CAKE

Make and share this Greek Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sherry Vorick

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Greek Cake image

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 365.
  • combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, water and eggs in bowl and mix well.
  • add undrained pinapple mix well.
  • stir in walnuts.
  • spoon into greased 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
  • bake 35 mins
  • Spread cream cheese frosting over slightly warm cake.
  • chill in refrigerator for 8-10 hrs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 24.5, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 13.5, Protein 1.8

2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup chopped walnuts
creamed cheese frosting

GREEK CITRUS HONEY CAKE

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7



Greek Citrus Honey Cake image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sift dry ingredients together. In medium bowl, beat olive oil, gradually adding honey. Alternately fold in dry ingredients and juices, using about a fourth each time. Pour into oiled and floured 9-inch round cake pan. Bake about 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool completely on rack before removing from pan. Dust with sugar. Serve with fresh fruit if desired.

2 cups cake flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2/3 cup STAR Extra Light Olive Oil
3/4 cup orange honey
juice and grated peel of 1 orange juice and grated peel of 1 lemon
2 tsp. powdered sugar

GREEK SPICE CAKE

This wonderful recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. My dad and husband always request it for their birthday cake. When you bake it, the aroma of cinnamon and clove fill the kitchen. -Heather Abel, Hale Center, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16



Greek Spice Cake image

Steps:

  • Grease 10-in. fluted tube pan with shortening; lightly coat with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, buttermilk, eggs and extracts until well blended. Combine the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and baking soda; gradually beat into the sugar mixture until blended. Stir in pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 29g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

1 tablespoon shortening
2 tablespoons plus 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

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