Greek Walnut Cake Recipe

Ingredients (18)

• For the Cake:
• 7 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons brandy or cognac
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 1/2 cups​ self-rising flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely ground (plus more for topping if desired)
• For the syrup:
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small piece cinnamon stick
• Juice of 1/2 lemon, strained