Portokalopita (Greek Orange Phyllo Cake)

Updated at: Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:25:20 GMT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 175ºF

Step 2

Tear phyllo into small pieces, approximately 2″. Spread on one or two baking trays and place in oven for 1 hour or until the phyllo has dried out. Allow to cool.

Step 3

Increase oven temperature to 350ºF.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, water, orange juice and cinnamon stick. Bring just to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Using a hand mixer, beat eggs and 1/2 cup sugar together in a large bowl for at least 5 minutes until pale yellow and starting to thicken (this is a very important step for the cake to rise).

Step 6

Mix in zest, yogurt, vanilla extract, and baking powder until combined. Add oil and mix. Crumble phyllo and fold gradually in small amounts into batter. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan. If desired, place thin slices of orange on cake in a decorative pattern.

Step 7

Bake 40 minutes or until top is golden and a tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove cinnamon stick and slowly pour cooled syrup over hot cake. Do this carefully allowing time for the syrup to be absorbed a little as you pour. Let cake rest in pan for at least 1 hour. Run a thin knife around sides of pan loosening cake. Remove from pan, peel off the parchment paper and place on serving dish. Serve, or for more intense flavor, allow to sit overnight loosely covered at room temperature.

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