GREEK NEW YEAR'S ORANGE AND BRANDY CAKE (VASSILOPITA)
In Greece, on New Year's day, after lunch, the father traditionally cuts into this rich cake. It has the year written on the top with almonds, and there is a coin inside the cake. The lucky person who gets the coin is given a gift of money to start off the new year. The recipe is from The Foods of the Greek Islands cookbook written by Aglaia Kremezi.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 10 inch round cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 F, and grease a 10" round cake pan.
- Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until creamy (about 3 min). Add butter and beat an additional minute. Beat in orange juice and brandy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and zests. Add the dry ingredients to the yolk mixture, and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Clean the beaters, and beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Fold them gently into the batter. Pour the batter into the cake pan and shake gently to even the top. Decorate the top with almonds (if making for the new year, write the year with the almonds).
- Bake for about an hour, or until golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before removing from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.2, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 92.5, Sodium 175, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 21.4, Protein 8
NEW YEAR'S ORANGE AND BRANDY CAKE
Provided by Aglaia Kremezi
Categories Mixer Citrus Nut Breakfast Brunch Dessert Bake New Year's Day New Year's Eve Brandy Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes one 10inch round cake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 10-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until light yellow and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the butter or butter and margarine and beat for 1 minute more. Beat in the orange juice and brandy.
- Whisk together the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and the zests in another large bowl. Add to the yolk mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until incorporated.
- In a large clean bowl, with clean beaters, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Fold them into the batter. Pour the batter into the pan and shake gently to even the top. Decorate the top with almonds.
- Bake the cake for about 1 hour, or until it is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack before removing from the pan and serving.
FIRESIDE ORANGE CAKE WITH BRANDY GLAZE
An old family favorite that got its name from the cold and wintry nights we huddled around the fireplace with this delicious and tangy cake.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Grease and lightly flour a 9 X 2 inch springform pan.
- Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
- Set aside.
- Cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time.
- Add the extracts to the milk and stir into the batter alternating with the flour mixture.
- Halve the orange and squeeze, reserving about 1/2 cup of the juice.
- In a food processor, grind the orange rind shells with the almonds, raisins and dates for about 45 seconds.
- Stir this into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until tests done.
- In a small saucepan, heat reserved orange juice, sugar and brandy until sugar dissolves.
- While cake is still hot, prick in several places with a toothpick and spoon the sauce all over it.
- After about 20 minutes, remove from springform pan and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 70.1, Sodium 286.5, Carbohydrate 63.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 39.8, Protein 6.2
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