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Greek Syrup Cake
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 1
I got this wonderful recipe from my grandmother who is not Greek but was stationed in greece during her military years.
Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped
Directions:
1. Combined water 1 1/2 c sugar 1 tsp vanilla and lemon juice boil for 10 minutes; cool and set aside.
2. Cream butter and 1 c sugar, add one egg at a time beating after each addition. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat well then add vanilla and walnuts.
3. Bake in an 8-inch square pan 30 minutes on 350°.
4. As soon as cake is taken from the oven, pour cooled syrup over the cake.
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