Jimmy's Ouzo Cake

By

Jimmy Minis

Ingredients

  • SYRUP:
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 2 Tablespoons ouzo
  • CAKE:
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (Pillsbury)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 oz. (2 Tablespoons) ouzo (Greek liqueur)
  • 3/4 cup coconut flakes

Preparation

Step 1

SYRUP:
Heat sugar and water on stove in a 2-qt. saucepan to 230,or syrup stage.
Remove syrup from stove, cool slightly, then stir in ouzo.
Set aside and let cool
CAKE.
Preheat oven 350.
Blend the cake mix, water, olive oil and eggs, then add ouzo and coconut flakes.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
When done, prick top of cake with a fork and pour syrup slowly over the cake, Cool and serve.