Greek Honey Cake

• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• baking powder↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• orange zest↗1 teaspoon
• butter↗3⁄4 cup
• white sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• eggs↗3
• milk↗1⁄4 cup
• chopped walnuts1 cup
• white sugar↗1 cup
• honey↗1 cup
• water↗3⁄4 cup
• lemon juice↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.