Walnut Cake With Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Oil an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pan well.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until thick.
4. 4
   In another bowl, combine the semolina, bread crumbs, walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves.
5. 5
   Stir into the yolk mixture, then stir in the brandy.
6. 6
   Whip the egg whites until stiff but not dry and fold them into the yolk mixture.
7. 7
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
8. 8
   Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
9. 9
   While the cake is baking, combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan.
10. 10
    Boil for 8 to 10 minutes.
11. 11
    As soon as the cake is done, pour the syrup over the top.
12. 12
    Let cool.
13. 13
    Loosen the cake from the sides of the pan with a small, sharp knife, turn out of the pan and serve.