BYZANTINE SPICE CAKE

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From Assumption Greek Orthodox Church cookbook. Top with honey syrup (included) or a powdered sugar glaze.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c vegetable oil
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 c plain greek yogurt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 c orange juice
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground mace
TOPPING
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
1 c water
1 c honey

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • 2. Beat oil and sugar together. Add eggs and half of the yogurt. Mix well.
  • 3. Mix baking soda into orange juice and add to batter.
  • 4. Sift dry ingredients together and add to oil mixture. Stir in remaining yogurt and mix well.
  • 5. Pour into prepared pan and bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • 6. For topping: Boil all topping ingredients for about 15 minutes, covering pan the last 5 minutes (reduce heat if needed to keep it from boiling over).
  • 7. Pour hot syrup over the cake. Let soak in and cut into squares to serve.

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