Greek New Years Cake “Vasilopita”: bring this FUN and delicious tradition to your family this year!

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The vasilopita cake, and the game of finding the coin that is hidden inside, is a new year’s tradition in Greece dating all the way back to the 4th century. You can learn more out the tradition here:    • Why Greeks Hide a Coin Inside a Cake ...  . Treat your family to something very special this new years!

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► Parchment paper

Ingredients
► 1 coin washed and wrapped in aluminum foil.
► 1 cup sugar
► 2 sticks + 1 tbsp softened butter
► 4 eggs
► ¼ cup orange juice
► ¼ cup brandy
► 1 tbsp vanilla extract
► grated peel of one orange
► 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
► 2 tsp baking powder
► 1 tsp baking soda
► 1 pinch of salt
► 1 cup finely chopped roasted almonds
► 1/4 cup peeled almonds (for decoration on the cake)
► powdered sugar for garnish

Directions
► Use a paddle attachment to blend the butter and sugar for 10 minutes until creamy
► Use the whisk attachment to mix in the eggs, orange juice, brandy, and vanilla extract, and orange peel. Start at low speed and then mix at medium speed.
► Carefully mix in the flour a little at a time, making sure to occasionally scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
► Mix in the almonds on slow

► Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
► Line the bottom of your spring form with parchment paper
► Pour your cake mix into your spring form
► Insert the coin into a random spot in the cake
► Use the roasted almonds to spell out the number of the new year on the Vasilopita, along with any decorations you may like.
► Bake for 35-45 minutes
► If desired, garnish with powdered sugar

Happy New year! Καλή Χρονιά! Enjoy!

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