Greek Vasilopita Cake (Orange New Year's Cake)

Greek Vasilopita Cake (Orange New Year's Cake)

Serves 16

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest and juice from 2 large oranges (1 cup juice)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Powdered sugar (for serving)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour 9-inch cake pan. Line bottom of pan with a circle of parchment paper.
  2. With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and pale yellow, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, making sure that each one is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  3. Add brandy, vanilla, and orange zest. Stir. Do not worry if batter curdles.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Alternate adding to the batter a bit of flour mixture followed by a little orange juice. Stir gently in between additions and end with the flour mix. Do not over-mix.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan. Drop in a clean coin and smooth the top (see Cook's Tip). Bake 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
  7. Carefully invert cake and place it right-side up on a serving platter. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cook Tips

You may also make a cut in the bottom of the cake and insert a coin after it is baked rather than dropping it in beforehand.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 16 servings)
  • Calories: 310
  • Fat: 0.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 95.0 mg
  • Sodium: 240.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 47.0 g
  • Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 26.0 g
  • Sugar: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 5.0 g