Greek Honey Cake with Walnuts

5 from 1 vote

This Greek honey walnut cake is moist and fragrant with olive oil, honey, walnuts, orange, cinnamon, and cloves. An easy one-bowl cake with no mixer needed.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Keyword: cake

Servings: pieces

Calories: 304kcal

Equipment

12-inch round baking pan

Ingredients

For The Cake:

250 ml (1 cup) olive oil + an extra drizzle for the bottom of the pan
250 ml (1 cup) honey
250 ml (1 cup) fresh orange juice
200 grams (1 cup) brown sugar
600 grams (5 cups) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ teaspoon ground cloves
zest of one orange
3 tablespoons brandy, cognac or scotch or use orange juice instead
1 teaspoon baking soda
100 grams (1 cup) finely ground walnuts
2 tablespoons fine semolina or breadcrumbs for the bottom of the pan

For Topping:

4-5 tablespoons honey
ground walnuts finely ground or more coarse if you prefer

Instructions

Preheat the oven to (170°C / 340°F).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, honey, sugar, orange zest, brandy, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda.
In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
Add the flour to the bowl with the wet ingredients in batches without overmixing.
Next, stir in the walnuts.
Brush a round 12-inch (31 cm) baking pan with olive oil and coat with semolina.
Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan.
Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until honey-brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes.
Drizzle with honey on top and spread evenly with a spoon.
Sprinkle with ground walnuts. Then let the cake cool to room temperature.
Cut into 24 square pieces and serve with extra honey if you want.

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