Greek Spiced Cake Recipe
This Greek Spiced Cake recipe tastes soo superb that I have been trying to find where exactly the secret lies. This Greek Spiced Cake is so tasty that I cannot resist serving it as a Dessert often. Why don't you try this great Greek Spiced Cake recipe and see for yourself?
Ingredients
CAKE
1 pkg. Pillsbury Plus Yellow Cake Mix
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 cup water
1/3 cup oil
2 tablespoons brandy or
2 tablespoons water and
1 teaspoon brandy extract
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped almonds
TOPPING
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons brandy or 1 tablespoon water and 1 teaspoon brandy extract
1/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds
Directions
Heat oven to 325°F.
Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans.
In large bowl, blend all cake ingredients except 1/2 cup chopped almonds at low speed until moistened.
Beat 2 minutes at highest speed.
Fold in almonds.
Pour into prepared pans.
Bake at 325°F. for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans.
Turn each cake upright onto a serving plate.
In small bowl, blend powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons brandy; spoon over tops of cakes; sprinkle with 1/3 cup almonds.
Cool completely.
Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans.
In large bowl, blend all cake ingredients except 1/2 cup chopped almonds at low speed until moistened.
Beat 2 minutes at highest speed.
Fold in almonds.
Pour into prepared pans.
Bake at 325°F. for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans.
Turn each cake upright onto a serving plate.
In small bowl, blend powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons brandy; spoon over tops of cakes; sprinkle with 1/3 cup almonds.
Cool completely.
