Description
A classic Greek honey cake with warm spice, citrus, nuts, and rich syrup for a tender, flavorful dessert.
Ingredients
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
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and orange zest.
3. Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time.
5. Add dry mixture alternately with milk.
6. Stir in walnuts.
7. Pour into pan and bake 40 minutes.
8. Cool 15 minutes and cut into diamonds.
9. Combine honey, sugar, and water for syrup.
10. Simmer 5 minutes, stir in lemon juice, boil 2 minutes.
11. Pour warm syrup over cake.
Notes
Serve warm or cooled.
Flavor deepens after one day.
Store covered at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice