Vassilopita (Greek New Year's Cake) Recipe

Name: Vassilopita (Greek New Year's Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g butter (soft); 8 eggs; 1 kg flour; 5 tablespoons cognac; 500 g sugar; 6 oranges, juice of; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 2 teaspoons baking powder; icing sugar, to decorate (confectioner's sugar)

Servings: persons

250 g butter (soft)
8 eggs
1 kg flour
5 tablespoons cognac
500 g sugar
6 oranges, juice of
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 teaspoons baking powder
icing sugar, to decorate (confectioner's sugar)

1
In a glass bowl beat the butter until it is light and fluffy.
2
In a 2nd bowl beat together the egg yolks and sugar, until pale, add the butter to the egg mixture.
3
Stir to combine.
4
Dissolve the soda in the orange juice and add to bowl.
5
Beat the egg whites in a clean separate bowl until stiff Add half the flour, half the cognac with the baking powder dissolved in it, and half the egg whites to the sugar/butter mixture.
6
Mix well and then repeat with the second half.
7
Pour mixture into a 30cm (12in) round baking tin and bake in a preheated moderate oven 180c/350f/Gas 4 for approx 1 hour.
8
Until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
9
Leave to cool.
10
Wrap a coin in foil and insert it in the base of the cake (see note).
11
Decorate the cake with icing sugar, sprinkled on top or make a stencil of 2002;sprinkle icing sugar over then gently remove the stencil.
12
Note: Make sure you place the coin away from the centre of the cake, or you may end up with the coin still on the plate when you have cut it into slices!

2201

kcal

Calories

Fat

337

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: 250 g butter (soft), 8 eggs, 1 kg flour, 5 tablespoons cognac, and more.

Yes, Vassilopita (Greek New Year's 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.

Vassilopita (Greek New Year's Cake)

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