Walnut sponge cake soaks in lemon syrup, a tender Turkish Sephardic sweet with a light crumb.
25 min prep 40 min cook 30 min rest
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For the syrup, boil the water and sugar for 10 minutes, add the lemon juice, and let it cool until warm.
Beat the eggs and sugar for 6 minutes, until pale and increased in volume.
Mix the flour, semolina, baking powder, walnuts, and lemon zest in a separate bowl.
Fold the dry mixture into the egg mixture with a spatula without deflating it.
Spread the batter in a greased tray.
Bake the tezpisti at 175°C for 35 to 40 minutes.
Slice the hot cake and drizzle the warm syrup over it.
Rest the dessert for 30 minutes, until it absorbs the syrup, then serve.
💡 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.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~360
kcal calories
8
g protein
48
g carbs
16
g 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.
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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