GREEK SYRUP CAKE

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I got this wonderful recipe from my grandmother who is not Greek but was stationed in greece during her military years.

Provided by R.Rowand

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combined water 1 1/2 c sugar 1 tsp vanilla and lemon juice boil for 10 minutes; cool and set aside.
  • Cream butter and 1 c sugar, add one egg at a time beating after each addition. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat well then add vanilla and walnuts.
  • Bake in an 8-inch square pan 30 minutes on 350°.
  • As soon as cake is taken from the oven, pour cooled syrup over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.2, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 161.3, Sodium 551.8, Carbohydrate 102.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 84.3, Protein 9.4

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