Dessert
Vasilopita with Yogurt (Greek New Year’s Cake)
- Total timeTotal
- 1 hr 10′
- ServingsServings
- 8-10
Vasilopita is the cake Greeks cut on New Year's Day. A coin wrapped in foil is hidden inside, and whoever finds it in their slice is lucky for the whole year. This version is very fluffy and fragrant, with orange and lemon zest, and the secret is strained Greek yogurt.
Vasilopita is the cake Greeks cut on New Year's Day. A coin wrapped in foil is hidden inside, and whoever finds it in their slice is lucky for the whole year. This version is very fluffy and fragrant, with orange and lemon zest, and the secret is strained Greek yogurt.
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Vasilopita with Yogurt Recipe
Total time 1 hr 10′ · 8-10 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 160°C convection (fan).
- Put the eggs and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat well with the whisk until fluffy and pale.
- Add the yogurt and olive oil and beat briefly, until the mixture is smooth.
- Sift the flour with the baking powder and the salt, and add them to the mixture along with the orange and lemon zest.
- Fold gently with a silicone spatula until just combined, or beat with the mixer for only 10 seconds.
- Butter a 24 cm round cake pan, then dust it lightly with flour.
- Tap out the excess flour and pour the batter into the pan.
- Wrap the coin in aluminum foil and push it into the batter, so it is hidden.
- Bake for about 40–50 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Test with a skewer or a sharp knife: if it comes out dry, it’s done. If not, bake for another 5–10 minutes.
- Take the vasilopita out of the oven and let it cool a little before you unmold it.
- Once unmolded, set it on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the top with a little powdered sugar and decorate with sprigs of redcurrants.
