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 Cake
For the Syrup
Method
For the Cake
- 1
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a clean surface, unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- 2
Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Add the Wet Mixture
Pour the wet mixture evenly over the layered phyllo dough.
- 5
Top with Remaining Phyllo
Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top of the wet mixture, brushing each sheet with butter.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on top.
For the Syrup
- 7
Prepare the Syrup
While the cake is baking, combine water, granulated sugar, honey, and orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 8
Simmer the Syrup
Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 9
Pour Syrup Over Cake
Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over the warm cake.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
