We have the most amazing Greek neighbors that share some of their most delicious Greek dishes with us so I thought it would be fun to make this Greek Honey Cake and share it with them. This cake was not only easy to make but absolutely delicious. It got rave reviews from our neighbors, now that says a lot!
Note-The pan can be purchased from Amazon or Williams Sonoma.
It’s difficult to see in the picture but the pan leaves bee and honey comb designs on the cake.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange zest
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
FOR THE HONEY SYRUP
1 cup white sugar
1 cup honey
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9 inch square pan. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and orange zest. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter and 3/4 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternating with the milk. Mix just until incorporated. Stir in the walnuts.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Then cut into Diamond shapes.
FOR THE HONEY SYRUP- In a saucepan combine honey, 1 cup of sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and cook five minutes. Stir in lemon juice bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. After the cake has cooled for 15 minutes pour the honey syrup over the cake. Let cake sit to soak up the syrup.
Enjoy!
Anne
I found this recipe at Greekfood.com
