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Hard 1 hr 10 min~410 kcal 2/10
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Tezpisti
Walnut sponge cake soaks in lemon syrup, a tender Turkish Sephardic sweet with a light crumb.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 10~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 40 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 35 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup(~200 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 cup(~200 ml) flour
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) semolina
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) walnuts
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) baking powder
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) lemon zest
- 2 cup(~400 ml) granulated sugar
- 2 cup(~400 ml) water
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
For the syrup, boil the water and sugar for 10 minutes, add the lemon juice, and let it cool until warm.
10 min10:00 - 2
Beat the eggs and sugar for 6 minutes, until pale and increased in volume.
6 min06:00 - 3
Mix the flour, semolina, baking powder, walnuts, and lemon zest in a separate bowl.
- 4
Fold the dry mixture into the egg mixture with a spatula without deflating it.
- 5
Spread the batter in a greased tray.
- 6
Bake the tezpisti at 175°C for 35 to 40 minutes.
40 min40:00 - 7
Slice the hot cake and drizzle the warm syrup over it.
- 8
Rest the dessert for 30 minutes, until it absorbs the syrup, then serve.
30 min30:00
💡 Tip: Using warm syrup on a hot cake helps tezpisti absorb the syrup without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Cut into squares, sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts, and serve with unsweetened tea.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
8
g protein
48
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 52%Fat 39%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 15 · Medium GL
50.1g
Sugar
2.1g
Fiber
144.9mg
Sodium
1.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tezpisti make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Tezpisti take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 40 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 95 minutes in total.Is Tezpisti difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Tezpisti have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 48g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Tezpisti contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Tezpisti need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Tezpisti filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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