Al's Reduced Sugar Vasilopita Recipe

Name: Al's Reduced Sugar Vasilopita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 175 g butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar; 4 eggs; 3 cups cake flour, Self raising; vanilla essence; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅓ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup orange juice; ½ cup cognac; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 1 clean washed coin wrapped tightly in aluminum foil; 2 tablespoons icing sugar, topping

Servings: persons

175 g butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
3 cups cake flour, Self raising
vanilla essence
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅓ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup orange juice
½ cup cognac
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 clean washed coin wrapped tightly in aluminum foil
2 tablespoons icing sugar, topping

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Instructions: ( i guess just use your usual method of baking a cake, i couldnt really read the instructions in greek so i didnt bother to follow the steps).
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Just note that if you have a mixer - good for you, i did mine by hand, woe is me.
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And when i say 'cup' in measurement, i mean a regular coffee mug not dainty teacup.
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Mix the sugar and butter till combined well, or sugar is melted.
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add egg yolks, mix.
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add sifted flour mixed with the baking powder and baking soda into mixture.
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add milk, mix.
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add orange juice, mix.
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add cinnamon, vanilla, clove, salt, mix well.
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fold in beaten stiff egg whites, cognac, orange zest, just just enough to combine.
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add walnuts, mix.
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line pan with baking paper - i didnt have to grease mine, but whatever floats your boat.
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pour half the mixture in pan, drop the foil wrapped coin somewhere off-center and cover with remaining mixture.
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bake in center of preheated oven - 175C for about 1 hour ( if it is browning too soon, move the tray to lower position).
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Remove from pan to cool on rack.
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Dust with icing sugar or glaze or ice as preferred.

1458

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 175 g butter, softened, 1 cup brown sugar, 4 eggs, 3 cups cake flour, Self raising, and more.

Yes, Al's Reduced Sugar Vasilopita falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Al's Reduced Sugar Vasilopita

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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