Greek Walnut Cake (Karidopita)

Ingredients

• 8 ounces unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 7 large eggs separated
• 1/3 cup Grand Marnier Liqueur
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 ounces rusks
• 16 ounces toasted walnuts divided, 13 oz for cake, 3 oz for topping
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter soft
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup Grand Marnier Liqueur
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

• Calories : 2010 calories
• Carbohydrate : 199 grams
• Cholesterol : 500 milligrams
• Fat : 131 grams
• Fiber : 9 grams
• Protein : 29 grams
• SaturatedFat : 40 grams
• Sodium : 690 milligrams
• Sugar : 183 grams