Portokalopita Recipe
Make Portokalopita Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Orange Syrup
For the Cake
Method
Making the Orange Syrup
- 1
Prepare the Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves.
- 2
Add Orange Flavor
Add 1 cup of fresh orange juice and 1 tablespoon of orange zest to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and then reduce the heat, letting it simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Preparing the Cake
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Prepare Phyllo Pastry
Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a pan. Lay out one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface, brush with melted butter, and repeat with 5 more sheets, layering them on top of each other.
- 5
Combine Cake Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 cup of plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- 6
- 7
Bake the Cake
Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 8
Soak with Syrup
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the cooled orange syrup over the hot cake. Allow it to soak for at least 1 hour before serving.