WALNUT CAKE (KARITHOPETA)

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A greek cake popular during Lent. Full of raisins and nuts. You can use all one kind raisin if desired.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cognac
2 cups water
1/2 cup dark raisin
1/2 cup light raisins
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and lemon zest together.
  • Add oil and blend.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients, one at a time, until well blended.
  • Spread batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon if desired. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 198.7, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 23, Protein 3.4

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