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Vaselopita Greek New Years Cake Recipe

A traditional Greek New Year's cake with a hidden coin for good luck.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 coin wrapped in foil

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan. Insert the wrapped coin into the batter.
  8. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, New Year
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