Karethopeta

Name: Karethopeta
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 2 cups sugar, divided; 2 cups chopped walnuts; 1 (6-ounce) package zwieback toast slices, finely crushed; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped (optional)

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

6 eggs
2 cups sugar, divided
2 cups chopped walnuts
1 (6-ounce) package zwieback toast slices, finely crushed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup water
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped (optional)

Directions

1

Combine eggs and 1 cup sugar; beat well.
2

Combine walnuts, zwieback, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium mixing bowl; add egg mixture, stirring well. Add vanilla, and mix well.
3

Pour batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan.
4

Combine remaining 1 cup sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Pour hot syrup over cooled cake. Cut into squares, and serve with whipped cream, if desired.