This Greek Orange Cake, also known as Portokalopita, is a wonderfully moist and aromatic dessert, featuring crinkled phyllo dough soaked in a sweet citrus syrup. The combination of fresh orange zest, tangy Greek yogurt, and a warm cinnamon-infused syrup creates a truly unforgettable and refreshing cake.
Greek Orange Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Phyllo dough | 1 (15 oz) package |
Vegetable oil | 1/4 cup |
Sugar | 1 1/4 cup |
Eggs | 4 |
Plain Greek yogurt | 8 oz |
Orange juice | 1 1/4 cup |
Zest of 1 orange | |
Vanilla extract | 1 ½ teaspoons |
Baking powder | 4 teaspoons |
Salt | ½ teaspoon |
For the Syrup
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Water | 1 2/3 cup |
Sugar | 1 2/3 cup |
Zest of 1 orange | |
Cinnamon stick | 1 |
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