Greek New Year'S Orange And Brandy Cake (Vassilopita) Recipe

Name: Greek New Year'S Orange And Brandy Cake (Vassilopita)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/4 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed; 1/2 cup brandy; 4 cups flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 orange, zest of, only; 1 lemon, zest of, only; 1/2 cup whole blanched almond

Servings: persons

4 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/4 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup brandy
4 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 orange, zest of, only
1 lemon, zest of, only
1/2 cup whole blanched almond

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["Preheat oven to 375 F, and grease a 10"" round cake pan.", "Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until creamy (about 3 min). Add butter and beat an additional minute. Beat in orange juice and brandy.", "In a separate bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and zests. Add the dry ingredients to the yolk mixture, and stir until thoroughly mixed.", "Clean the beaters, and beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Fold them gently into the batter. Pour the batter into the cake pan and shake gently to even the top. Decorate the top with almonds (if making for the new year, write the year with the almonds).", "Bake for about an hour, or until golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before removing from the pan."]

1340

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 large eggs, separated, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Greek New Year'S Orange And Brandy Cake (Vassilopita) 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 Orange And Brandy Cake (Vassilopita)

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