Greek Syrup Cake

I got this wonderful recipe from my grandmother who is not Greek but was stationed in greece during her military years.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 cake

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 4  eggs
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup walnuts, chopped

Directions

1. Combined water 1 1/2 c sugar 1 tsp vanilla and lemon juice boil for 10 minutes; cool and set aside.
2. Cream butter and 1 c sugar, add one egg at a time beating after each addition. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat well then add vanilla and walnuts.
3. Bake in an 8-inch square pan 30 minutes on 350°.
4. As soon as cake is taken from the oven, pour cooled syrup over the cake.