Tishpishti Greek Honey Cake Recipes

TISHPISHTI (GREEK HONEY CAKE)

Steps:

• Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
• Put into a saucepan and bring to a boil the margarine, coffee, brandy, honey, sugar, cinnamon, allspice.
• When the mixture has boiled, remove from the heat and stir in the four mixture to form a smooth batter.
• Fold in the raisins and chopped almonds .
• Pour into a well greased 9 X 13 inch baking pan.
• Press the dough evenly into the pan and score with a sharp knife into about 3 dozen diamond shaped pieces.
• Press an almond into each piece and bake in a preheated, 350 degree F. oven, for about 40 minutes.
• Do not permit cake to dry out.
• Cool for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring the sugar, water, honey, and brandy to a quick boil; stir and remove from the heat.
• Add the lemon juice and orange blossom water.
• With a sharp knife, cut through the hot cake in the score marks.
• Spoon the syrup over the cake so that it is well covered and is absorbed between the pieces and around the edges.
• Return to the warm oven for 5 minutes; remove and let cool.
• Let stand overnight so that the flavor and texture can mellow.

GREEK HONEY CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and orange rind. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the walnuts.
• Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, then cut into diamond shapes. Pour honey syrup over the cake.
• For the Honey Syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, 1 cup sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.