Greek New Year's Cake Recipe

Name: Greek New Year's Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cups (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 eggs, separated; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 quarter, washed, wrapped in foil; 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds (about 2 ounces); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 cups (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar
3 eggs, separated
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 quarter, washed, wrapped in foil
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds (about 2 ounces)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325F.
2
Grease and flour 10x4-inch tube pan.
3
Using electric mixer, cream butter with 1 3/4 cups sugar in large bowl until fluffy.
4
Gradually beat in 3 egg yolks, 2 whole eggs, water and vanilla.
5
Combine flour and baking powder in small bowl.
6
Gradually mix dry ingredients into butter mixture (batter will be very thick).
7
Using clean, dry beaters, beat egg whites with salt in medium bowl until soft peaks form.
8
Add remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and beat until stiff but not dry.
9
Fold egg whites into batter.
10
Pour batter into prepared pan.
11
Press coin into cake.
12
Sprinkle with nuts and sesame seeds.
13
Bake until toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
14
Cool completely in pan on rack.
15
Run knife around pan to loosen.
16
Invert onto plate.
17
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
18
Wrap tightly and store at room temperature.)

1628

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cups (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 3 eggs, separated, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Greek New Year's Cake 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.

Greek New Year's Cake

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