OUZO KEIK (CAKE)

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This is my husband's favorite cake. I've been making it for him for years and he can't resist it. I found this recipe after a trip to Greece and have made a few changes to make things easier. Enjoy!

Provided by Sorrie_Lue

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 ounce) lemon cake mix
1 (3 3/4 ounce) box lemon pudding mix
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 eggs
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup ouzo (Sambuca will also work)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 inches cinnamon sticks
2 whole cloves
1 cup honey
2 tablespoons ouzo

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • Sprinkle walnuts evenly over the bottom of the pan.
  • Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, and Ouzo.
  • Pour batter into pan, over the walnuts.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Place on a rack and cool for 30 minutes.
  • Invert onto a serving plate.
  • Prick several times with a skewer and pour honey syrup over the top.
  • To make honey syrup:.
  • Combine honey, water, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a pot.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
  • Cool for 30 minutes without stirring, or until mixture is syrupy (230 degrees on a candy thermometer.).
  • Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves.
  • Stir in honey.
  • Stir in Ouzo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 804.6, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 635.5, Carbohydrate 124.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 88, Protein 8.3

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