ORANGE CAKE - "PORTOKALOPITA"- STAVROS' KITCHEN - GREEK CUISINE

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: cake mix

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber while cake mix simplifies preparation.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia reduces calories and honey adds natural sweetness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is richer in protein, while sour cream is more budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Melt the phyllo pastry in a large bowl and tear it into small pieces.

Zest the oranges and set aside the zest.

Juice the oranges and combine with water in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add sugar to the orange juice mixture and bring to a boil until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, olive oil, yogurt, baking powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.

Add the melted phyllo pieces to the egg mixture and stir until combined.

Fold in the orange zest and mix thoroughly.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

While the cake bakes, prepare the syrup by simmering the orange juice mixture for an additional 5 minutes.

Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the syrup over it.

Let the cake cool completely before serving, dusted with powdered sugar.

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