Greek Vasilopita Cake for New Years (No Yeast)

Get the recipe here: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/vasilo...
Ingredients

a coin
aluminum foil
For the Dry Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
zest of 2 oranges
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
The Wet Ingredients:
3/4 pound of unsalted butter at room temperature
2 cups confectioner's sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
5 eggs at room temperature
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Optional:

1 tablespoon ground mahlepi
1/4 teaspoon ground mastiha
raisins
sweetened dried cranberries
candied citrus peel
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 °F, 180 °C.

Grease a 10-inch round pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Prepare the Coin:
Wrap the coin in aluminum foil and set it aside.
Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a 10-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, orange zest, and baking soda.
If using mahlepi and mastiha, add them to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat the butter and confectioner's sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the Eggs and Flavoring:
Reduce the mixer speed to medium and add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
Incorporate the Yogurt:

Lower the mixer speed and mix in the yogurt until just combined.
Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
If adding raisins, cranberries, or candied citrus peel, fold them in gently with a spatula.
Add the Coin and Transfer to the Pan:
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Place the wrapped coin into the batter, then pour the remaining batter over it, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Bake the Cake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Decorate:


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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optionally, dust the top with confectioner's sugar or decorate with icing and almonds in the shape of the year.
Serve and Celebrate:
Slice the cake and enjoy! Remember to watch for the coin—it brings good luck to whoever finds it!


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