This International dessert features Butter; sweet 1 teaspoon Baking powder, Granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon Salt, C Walnuts; coarsely chopped, Orange, juice & grated rind) Confectioners’ sugar (opt.. 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.
Tourta Athineiki (Orange-Walnut Cake,Athens Style
Description
This International dessert features Butter; sweet 1 teaspoon Baking powder, Granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon Salt, C Walnuts; coarsely chopped, Orange, juice & grated rind) Confectioners' sugar (opt.. 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
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Cream the butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add the sugar.
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Continuing to beat, add the eggs one at a time, beating well, on medium speed, after each addition.
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Gradually add the orange juice and rind.
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Meanwhile, sift the flour with the baking powder and salt and gradually add to the batter.
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Add the walnuts last,
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blend another minute on medium high speed, and
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pour into a greased and lightly floured 8-inch tube pan.
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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.
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(Watch carefully because this cake bakes quickly.) Turn onto a wire rack, round side up.
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Dust with confectioners' sugar and cool thoroughly before slicing
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1526.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 47.8g74%
- Saturated Fat 29.3g147%
- Cholesterol 122.0mg41%
- Sodium 369.7mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 256.9g86%
- Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
- Sugars 120.6g
- Protein 18.5g37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.