GRK: Nut Cake with Flaky Pastry
Source of Recipe
"Selma Zaetz's Favorite Ethnic Recipes"
* Exported from MasterCook *
Nut Cake with Flaky Pastry (Kipenhayi)
Recipe By : Selma Zaetz
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts, Greek
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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***** BOTTOM CRUST *****
1 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons brandy flavoring
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon orange bits
2 1/3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
***** FILLING *****
7 eggs -- separated
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cupst blanched almonds -- toasted and finely
-- chopped
1 cup walnut meats -- finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons brandy flavoring
1/2 pound sweet butter -- melted
8 sheets philo dough (up to 10)
3 cups syrup
***** SYRUP *****
3 cups sugar
1 cup honey
2 cups water
1 tablespoon rum flavoring
2 tablespoons light Karo syrup
1 cinnamon stick
3 cloves
Bottom Crust:
Cream butter and sugar to light and fluffy. Beat in egg and brandy. Stir in rind and bits, flour, salt and baking powder; blend well. Press dough over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of 14 x 10 x 2-1/2-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes in 350 degree F. oven until lightly browned. Meanwhile, make following filling.
Filling:
Beat egg yolks and sugar until very thick and lemon colored. Mix together flour, baking powder, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon and flavorings; stir into egg mixture. Fold in 1/3 cup melted butter and then stiffly beaten egg whites, folding through gently but thoroughly. Pour onto baked pastry. Top with a sheet of philo dough; brush with melted butter and repeat with remaining sheets of dough, pour over any remaining butter, spooning over evenly. Cut through philo layers only to make serving diamonds. Bake in 350 degree F. oven for 45 to 50 minutes until lightly golden. While hot, spoon over cooled syrup and let stand 24 hours before serving. Will keep at room temperature for a week. Extra syrup may be added to keep cake moist.
Syrup:
Boil together all ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar. Simmer gently for 20 minutes without stirring; cool. (If lemon flavor is preferred, omit rum, cinnamon stick, and cloves and add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind.)
Cuisine:
"Greek"
Source:
"Selma Zaetz's Favorite Ethnic Recipes"
S(Formatted for Master-Cook by):
"Judi Mae Phelps (judimae@earthlink.net)"
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