Tishpishti (Greek Honey Cake) Recipe

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Tishpishti (Greek Honey Cake)
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Ingredients
20
Count
Nutrition
2661
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2660.72 Kcal (11140 kJ)
Calories from fat 867.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 96.4g 148%
Sodium 4265.84mg 178%
Potassium 1283.75mg 27%
Total Carbs 417.93g 139%
Sugars 225.63g 903%
Dietary Fiber 24.01g 96%
Protein 27.98g 56%
Vitamin C 15mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 12.2mg 68%
Calcium 685mg 68%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 320.9 Kcal (1344 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.63g 148%
Sodium 514.49mg 178%
Potassium 154.83mg 27%
Total Carbs 50.41g 139%
Sugars 27.21g 903%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 96%
Protein 3.37g 56%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 1.5mg 68%
Calcium 82.6mg 68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 60.4
    Points
  • 71
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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