Vasilopita is a cake that we have every New Year in Greece and Cyprus, and it contains a hidden coin, which gives good luck to the receiver!
Vegan, nut free, soy free | Serves 16 | DESSERT
Ingredients:
Wet:
- 150ml vegetable oil
- 200ml orange juice
- 300g sugar
- 200g plant-based yogurt
- Zest of half an orange
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
Dry:
- 450g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Serve with:
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
Steps:
1.Preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2.In a large mixing bowl, add all the wet ingredients and use a whisk to combine them.
3.Mix all the dry ingredients and add them into the wet using a sieve.
4.Mix and pour the mixture in a lightly greased 22cm (diameter) round baking tray.
5.Wrap a coin with foil and hide it into the butter.
6.Bake it for 45 minutes or until a knife comes out of the middle clear.
7.Let it cool down before you remove it from the tray and add the icing sugar.
Enjoy!