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“Karidopita” - Greek Easter Lenten Walnut Cake

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups Flour
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 1-1/2 Cups Water
  • 1-1/2 Cups Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Cup Walnuts - Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Baking Soda
  • 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 Orange (for Juice) - Strained

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375⁰ F 2. Blend flour, baking powder, ground cloves & cinnamon in a bowl. 3. Add vegetable oil to flour mix and blend. 4. Add sugar, water, baking soda, and juice to mix. 5. Blend walnuts into batter. 6. Grease 9” x 12” baking pan and pour in batter. 7. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until toothpick comes out clean. 8. Let cool, sprinkle powdered sugar on top and cut into squares. Sprinkle Powered Sugar on top and serve.