Vaselopita Recipe

Name: Vaselopita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups white sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 6 eggs; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup milk, lukewarm; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
6 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk, lukewarm
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a round 10 inch cake pan.
2
In a medium bowl, cream butter and 2 cups sugar until light; add flour and stir until mixture is mealy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg.
3
Stir baking powder into milk then stir into flour mixture. Mix soda and lemon juice; stir into batter. Pour batter into greased pan.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with nuts and 1 tablespoon white sugar, then return to oven for 20 to 30 minutes longer, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5
Remove from oven and gently cut a small hole in the cake. Place a quarter in the hole, then sprinkle confectioners' sugar over cake, making sure to cover the hole. Cool cake on a rack for about 10 minutes, then place a dish over the top of the pan and turn over. Serve warm.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups white sugar, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 6 eggs, and more.

Yes, Vaselopita falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vaselopita

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