BYZANTINE SPICE CAKE

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From Assumption Greek Orthodox Church cookbook. Top with honey syrup (included) or a powdered sugar glaze.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain (or sour cream)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup orange juice
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Beat oil and sugar together. Add eggs and half of the yogurt. Mix well.
  • Mix baking soda into orange juice and add to batter.
  • Sift dry ingredients together and add to oil mixture. Stir in remaining yogurt and mix well.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • For topping, boil all topping ingredients for about 15 minutes, covering pan the last 5 minutes (reduce heat if needed to keep it from boiling over).
  • Pour hot syrup over the cake. Let soak in and cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.4, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 47.1, Carbohydrate 94, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 73.7, Protein 4.4

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