How To Make Vaselopita – Greek New Years Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup blanched almonds
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add it to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and almond extract.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Press the blanched almonds evenly on top of the batter.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 520kcal
- Total Fat : 28g
- Saturated Fat : 16g
- Cholesterol : 186mg
- Sodium : 280mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 61g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 34g
- Protein : 7g
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