Greek Orange Cake (Pantespani) Recipe

Name: Greek Orange Cake (Pantespani)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Orange Juice; 1 cup Sugar; 1 cup Water; 1/2 sticks Butter; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 6 whole Eggs; 1 teaspoon Orange Zest; 1 cup Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

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Prepare syrup:
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In a small sauce pan, make syrup. Bring to a boil orange juice (1 cup), water (1 cup), and sugar (1 cup). Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove syrup from stove and allow to go cold.
3
Prepare cake:
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
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In an 8x12 or 12' diameter round cake pan, melt the butter and spread on all sides.
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Mix flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
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Separate egg yolks and whites. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until they form a stiff peak.
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In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks until light yellow. Add sugar, orange zest, and vanilla and blend well.
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To the egg yolk mixture, add the egg whites a little at a time, alternating with 2 Tbs of flour mixture until all used.
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Pour the batter into the buttered pan. Bake for 35 minutes.
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Remove cake from oven and allow to cool slightly. Poke holes in cake with skewer. Pour syrup over cake and allow to soak in.
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Once cake has completely cooled, turn onto cake plate and serve.
13
Enjoy!

848

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

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.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Orange Juice, 1 cup Sugar, 1 cup Water, 1/2 sticks Butter, and more.

Yes, Greek Orange Cake (Pantespani) 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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Greek Orange Cake (Pantespani)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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