Vegan Vasilopita - Greek New Year's Cake

Name: Vegan Vasilopita - Greek New Year's Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup neutral vegetable oil; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 cup plant-based yogurt (soy or almond); ½ cup plant milk; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon mahlab (optional but traditional (see notes below)); ¼ teaspoon ground mastiha (optional (see notes below)); Powdered sugar for dusting; A clean coin wrapped in foil

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:55min

Start the new year with a slice of vegan Vasilopita, a Greek good luck cake with a delightful hidden surprise. This unique New Year's tradition transforms any midnight celebration into a memorable moment as friends and family gather to discover who gets the lucky coin that promises good fortune for the year ahead.

Updated at: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:21:18 GMT