Vaselopita: A Lucky Greek New Year's Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 eggs eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup milk, lukewarm
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.33 cup slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, or as needed

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease a 10-inch round cake pan to prevent sticking.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with 2 cups of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour, stirring until it resembles a mealy texture. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well-beaten into the mixture.
3. Dissolve baking powder into the milk, then gently fold it into the flour mixture. Combine soda and lemon juice, stirring them into the batter. Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased cake pan.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for an initial 20 minutes. Sprinkle the top with nuts and 1 tablespoon of white sugar, then return the cake to the oven for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the cake from the oven and carefully create a small opening in the center. Insert a quarter into this hole, concealing it with a dusting of powdered sugar. Allow the cake to cool on a rack for approximately 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Finish by sifting powdered sugar generously over the top, and serve the Vaselopita warm for ultimate enjoyment.

Nutrition

• Calories: 544 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 44 g
• Sodium Content: 345 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Cholesterol Content: 162 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 74 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g