Recipe for Greek Walnut Cake (Karidopita) 
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Yield:
12 Servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
9 x Egg yolks
1 cup Sugar
3 cup Ground walnuts
1/2 cup Bread crumbs
1/2 tsp Grated lemon rind
1 tbl Grated orange rind
3 tbl Brandy or cognac
1/4 cup Orange juice
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Cloves
2 tsp Baking powder
Instructions:
Instructions: Hi everyone!! I finally found this recipe that Id been searching for and I wanted to share it with everyone-its so good! It came from a Greek friend of the family.

Beat yolks with sugar until light and smooth. Mix the walnuts with the bread crumbs, grated lemon and orange rinds. Add to egg mixture; stir in the brandy (or cognac) and the orange juice. Add the spices and the baking powder. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry, folding into nut mixture gently and carefully to evenly distribute the egg whites. Bake in greased 12x9" pan at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve plain or with whipped cream on top and sides.

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