Greek Honey Cake

The flavors of orange zest and lemon permeate this cake, which is loaded with walnuts and soaked in a honey syrup.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 423 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 cup honey
• ¾ cup butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ¾ cup water
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and orange rind. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the walnuts.

Step 3

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, then cut into diamond shapes. Pour honey syrup over the cake.

Step 4

For the Honey Syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, 1 cup sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.