Karydopita (Greek Walnut Syrup Cake)
A moist, spiced walnut cake soaked in cinnamon and orange syrup. It improves for a day, so it is ideal to make ahead.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.42 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Oil and line a 20 x 30 cm tin.
- 2
Mix the walnuts, flour, breadcrumbs, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves in a bowl.
- 3
Whisk the eggs and 150 g sugar for about 5 minutes with an electric whisk, until pale and thick. Whisk in the oil and orange juice.
- 4
Fold the dry mix into the eggs with a spatula. Pour into the tin and level.
- 5
Bake for 35 minutes until risen, dark golden and a skewer comes out clean.
35 min - 6
While it bakes, simmer the 250 g sugar, water, cinnamon stick and orange peel for 10 minutes. Cool slightly, then discard the peel and stick.
- 7
Cut the hot cake into diamonds. Pour the warm syrup slowly over so it soaks in. Cool before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
