Greek Orange Cake with Syrup | Portokalopita
12
servings20
minutes50
minutes673
kcal1
hour10
minutesIndulge in the vibrant essence of Greece with our tantalizing Greek Orange Cake recipe. This exquisite dessert boasts the perfect balance of zesty orange notes and moist, tender cake. Topped with a luscious orange-infused syrup, each bite offers a burst of Mediterranean bliss. Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or simply seeking a delightful treat, this recipe will transport you to sun-kissed shores and fill your senses with the warmth of Greek hospitality. Embrace the joy of baking and share this tantalizing delight with friends and family, celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Greece.
Ingredients
- For the Syrup
900 g 31.7 oz Sugar
200 g 7 oz Orange juice
700 g 24.7 oz Water
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Glucose
Zest of one orange
- For the Orange Cake
6 6 Eggs
200 g 7 oz Sugar
14 g 0.5 oz Baking powder
1 pinch 1 pinch Salt
Zest of 3 oranges
250 g 8.8 oz Margarine (or butter)
250 g 8.8 oz Fine semolina
100 g 3.5 oz Orange juice
200 g 7 oz All purpose flour
How to make Greek Orange Cake
- For the Syrup
- Add the sugar, orange juice, water, glucose in a pot and stir. Add the orange zest and place the pot over heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 minutes.
- Set the syrup aside to cool.
- For the Orange Cake
- Add the eggs, sugar in a mixer’s bowl and beat for a few minutes.
- Add the baking powder, orange zest, a pinch of salt and mix.
- Add the margarine (or butter) at room temperature and mix.
- Add the fine semolina and mix.
- Add the orange juice, the flour and mix well.
- Τransfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Preheat the oven to 340 F (170 C) and bake for 50 minutes.
- To Assemble
- Pour the cold syrup over the hot cake.
- Let it sit for a few minutes for the syrup to be absorbed by the cake.
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Recipe notes
- For the syrup, you can use juice of half a lemon instead of the glucose.
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Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories670
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
19g
25%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
- Cholesterol 80mg 27%
- Sodium 240mg 11%
- Total Carbohydrate
123g
45%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
- Total Sugars 94g
- Protein 8g 15%
- Vitamin D 8mcg 40%
- Calcium 80mg 6%
- Iron 2mg 10%
- Potassium 260mg 6%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.