Vaselopita - Greek New Years Cake Recipe

Name: Vaselopita - Greek New Years Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups white sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 6 eggs; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons white sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
6 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons white sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 10 inch round cake pan.
2
In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light. Stir in the flour and mix until the mixture is mealy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Combine the baking powder and milk, add to the egg mixture, mix well. Then combine the lemon juice and baking soda, stir into the batter. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
3
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and sprinkle the nuts and sugar over the cake, then return it to the oven for 20 to 30 additional minutes, until cake springs back to the touch. Gently cut a small hole in the cake and place a quarter in the hole. Try to cover the hole with sugar. Cool cake on a rack for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
4
Serve cake warm. Each person in the family gets a slice starting with the youngest. The person who gets the quarter in their piece, gets good luck for the whole year!

1458

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

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

Yes, Vaselopita - Greek New Years 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.

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