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Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), grease your cake pan with butter, then set it aside.
Step 2
Place the walnuts in a food processor, pulse until you get a finer texture, and set aside.
Step 3
Sift and combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon powder, and ground cloves in a medium-sized bowl.
Step 4
In a larger mixing bowl, beat the sugar and softened butter.
Step 5
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in between additions.
Step 6
Add the dry ingredients from earlier (flour, spices, etc.) and combine everything.
Step 7
Fold the chopped walnuts and grated chocolate into the walnut cake batter.
Step 8
Pour batter into the greased cake pan, then use an angled spatula to even the top.
Step 9
Place the karidopita pan in the lower part of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
Step 10
Combine all the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan.
Step 11
Mix until the sugar dissolves, place the saucepan on medium heat and bring to a boil.
Step 12
Keep boiling for 5 minutes (DO NOT STIR!), remove from the heat, and set aside to cool.
Step 13
Once your karidopita has cooled down, pour 4 to 5 tablespoons of the light syrup on it.
Step 14
Leave for a few minutes to absorb, then serve your Greek walnut cake!