Ingredients for Ev's Vasilopita
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cognac
- Extra Large Eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Orange, Juice And Zest Of
- Baking Soda
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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How to Make Ev's Vasilopita
- Wash and wrap one coin in aluminum foil.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Generously butter and flour a 12-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons cognac.
- Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Gradually beat in 3 cups all-purpose flour on low speed, one cup at a time, until just combined.
- Add 1 cup buttermilk and ½ cup orange juice alternately with the remaining 1 cup flour, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Carefully drop the foil-wrapped coin into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Loosely cover the cake with foil if it browns too quickly.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cool, transfer the Vasilopita to your prettiest platter.
- Dust with powdered sugar to resemble snow.
- Decorate with festive sprinkles, pine cones, red and gold ribbons, or other embellishments.
- Serve and enjoy! Hronia Polla! (Many years!)
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
29 g
Sugar
114g
Fat
70g
Carbs
21g
