Portokalopita (Syrup Soaked Spiced Orange Cake) Recipe

Name: Portokalopita (Syrup Soaked Spiced Orange Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4.4 ounces butter,room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 pieces eggs,room temperature; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup gluten free polenta; 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder; 1/4 teaspoon cloves,powder; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 slices orange

Servings: persons

4.4 ounces butter,room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 pieces eggs,room temperature
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup gluten free polenta
1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon cloves,powder
1/2 cup milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup dark rum
1 stick cinnamon
1 slices orange

1
Preheat oven at 350 F. In a 8x8 inch baking pan,(or a loaf pan)line parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl add polenta,flour,baking powder and spices. Set aside.
2
In a medium bowl,with your hand mixer beat butter and sugar until creamy and pale. Add orange zest,vanilla extract and eggs. Beat until well incorporated.
3
Gradually,add dry ingredients and beat until well incorporated.
4
Pour mixture into the paper lined pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. To make sure cake is done,do the toothpick test: insert a toothpick and when it comes out is clean,with just few to none cake crumbs. Let it cool for ten minutes.
5
For the syrup:
6
In a small sauce pan, add all the ingredients and let it simmer on a low-medium heat,for 4-5 minutes. Remove orange slices and cinnamon stick.

908

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4.4 ounces butter,room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 pieces eggs,room temperature, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and more.

Yes, Portokalopita (Syrup Soaked Spiced Orange 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.

Portokalopita (Syrup Soaked Spiced Orange Cake)

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