GREEK LEMON CAKE 
1 (2 layer size) pkg. lemon cake mix
1 c. uncooked Farina
1 c. milk
5 eggs
1/2 c. cooking oil
1 c. chopped walnuts, reserve 1/4 c.

SYRUP:

1 1/2 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
3 tbsp. lemon juice

In large mixer bowl, combine cake mix and Farina. Add milk, eggs, and oil. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer for length of time given on cake mix package. Stir in 3/4 cup of nuts. Pour batter into 13 x 9 x 2 inch greased baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Place on wire racks. Do not remove cake from pan.

In saucepan, combine water, sugar, lemon peel, and lemon juice; bring to boiling. Boil gently, uncovered, for 10 minutes. With tines of fork, prick holes in top of cake. Slowly spoon hot syrup over cake. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Cool.

 

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