Tourta Athineiki (Orange-Walnut Cake, Athens Style

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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This Greek dessert features Sweet butter, Granulated sugar, Eggs, Orange, juice & grated rind. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Tourta Athineiki (Orange-Walnut Cake, Athens Style

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 1997.1

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This Greek dessert features Sweet butter, Granulated sugar, Eggs, Orange, juice & grated rind. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Confectioners' sugar (opt.) Cream the butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add the sugar.
  2. Continuing to beat, add the eggs one at a time, beating well, on medium speed, after each addition.
  3. Gradually add the orange juice and rind.
  4. Meanwhile, sift the flour with the baking powder and salt and gradually add to the batter.
  5. Add the walnuts last,
  6. blend another minute on medium high speed, and
  7. pour into a greased and lightly floured 8-inch tube pan.
  8. Bake in a moderate oven (350 F (177&# 194;°C)) for 25 to 30 minutes until the color is a light chestnut and the cake springs back to the touch.
  9. (Watch carefully because this cake bakes quickly.) Turn onto a wire rack, round side up.
  10. Dust with confectioners' sugar and cool thoroughly before slicing

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1997.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 92.3g142%
Saturated Fat 34.6g173%
Cholesterol 308.5mg103%
Sodium 1826.7mg77%
Total Carbohydrate 266.0g89%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g36%
Sugars 122.7g
Protein 34.1g69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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