Ingredients
Equipment
Method
How to Make Portokalopita
- Combine sugar, honey, orange juice, orange cups, water, and a cinnamon stick in a pot. Bring to a boil, skim the surface, and simmer for 8 minutes without stirring. Let it cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Cut the phyllo dough into strips, separate the layers, and bake for 15 minutes until dry and crisp.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until dissolved. Stir in the Greek yogurt and orange juice mixture, then add vanilla sugar, baking powder, orange zest, and gradually incorporate corn oil.
- Tear the baked phyllo into smaller pieces and fold them into the cake batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Ladle the cooled syrup over the hot cake. Allow it to absorb the syrup for maximum flavor.
- Let the cake sit at room temperature for 2-3 hours to absorb the syrup, then refrigerate for 6-8 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon for an aromatic touch.
