Portokalopita Recipe
Old – Fashioned Greek Orange Cake Made With Orange Zest
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in orange juice. Set aside to cool.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 3
Make the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the orange juice, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Soak the Cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot cake. Allow it to absorb the syrup for at least 1 hour before serving.
- 7
Finish and Serve
Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Portokalopita!
