Vasilopita – Greek New Years Cake
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped almonds optional
1 coin wrapped in foil for tradition
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
1 Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
2 In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
4 Add milk, orange zest, and vanilla, mixing until combined. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
5 Pour the batter into the prepared pan and gently insert the coin wrapped in foil into the batter.
6 Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7 Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
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