Description
Greek New Year’s Cake, or Vasilopita, is a festive delight that captures the essence of celebration and tradition. With its aromatic blend of citrus and vanilla, this fluffy cake brings families together as they discover the hidden coin symbolizing good fortune for the year ahead. Perfect for New Year?s Day or any joyful occasion, each slice offers a taste of cherished memories and new beginnings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Coin wrapped in foil (for tradition)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, orange zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the wrapped coin into the batter. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg