Greek New Year's Orange and Brandy Cake (Vassilopita) Recipe

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Greek New Year's Orange and Brandy Cake (Vassilopita)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F, and grease a 10 round cake pan.
  2. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until creamy (about 3 min). Add butter and beat an additional minute. Beat in orange juice and brandy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and zests. Add the dry ingredients to the yolk mixture, and stir until thoroughly mixed.
  4. Clean the beaters, and beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Fold them gently into the batter. Pour the batter into the cake pan and shake gently to even the top. Decorate the top with almonds (if making for the new year, write the year with the almonds).
  5. Bake for about an hour, or until golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before removing from the pan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 675.96 Kcal (2830 kJ)
Calories from fat 287.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.94g 49%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 1400.15mg 58%
Potassium 493.04mg 10%
Total Carbs 80.93g 27%
Sugars 17.52g 70%
Dietary Fiber 7.83g 31%
Protein 12.36g 25%
Vitamin C 25.5mg 43%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 4.6mg 26%
Calcium 306.3mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 312.43 Kcal (1308 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.76g 49%
Cholesterol 51.31mg 37%
Sodium 647.14mg 58%
Potassium 227.88mg 10%
Total Carbs 37.41g 27%
Sugars 8.1g 70%
Dietary Fiber 3.62g 31%
Protein 5.71g 25%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 43%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 2.1mg 26%
Calcium 141.6mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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