Greek honey cake

This cake reminds me of a carrot cake minus the carrot, or a banana cake, minus the banana. With the walnuts and honey in it, it reminds me of baklava as well. 

- 1 cup flour

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

- 1 teaspoon orange zest

- 3/4 cup butter

- 3/4 cup sugar

- 3 eggs

- 1/4 cup milk

- 1 cup chopped walnuts

SYRUP:

- 1 cup sugar

- 1 cup honey

- 3/4 cup water

- 1 teaspoon lemon juice

1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees celcius. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and rind. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and (3/4 cup) sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time and add milk. Mix in the flour mixture and the walnuts. 

3. Bake for 40 minutes or until cooked. Cool for 15 minutes and pierce a few holes in the top. 

4. To make syrup. 

In a saucepan, combine the honey, sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes. 

Pour over cake