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Portokalopita

A traditional Greek dessert cake made with crisp shredded phyllo dough, Greek yogurt, and fresh orange zest, soaked in aromatic orange syrup.

65 minMediumServes 10380 cal/serving

GreekDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz phyllo dough, dried
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 14 oz Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp orange zest, grated
  • 1 tbsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 cup fresh orange juice, and 1 cinnamon stick, then simmer for 8 minutes and let cool completely.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk 4 beaten large eggs, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 14 oz Greek yogurt, 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 tbsp grated orange zest, and 1 tbsp baking powder until smooth.

  3. 3

    Gradually fold 16 oz dried phyllo dough into the batter until all pieces are well coated.

  4. 4

    Pour into a greased baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.

  5. 5

    Ladle the cooled syrup evenly over the hot cake right after taking it out of the oven.

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Questions

What is Portokalopita?

A traditional Greek dessert cake made with crisp shredded phyllo dough, Greek yogurt, and fresh orange zest, soaked in aromatic orange syrup. This reference files it under Greek dessert: made in the oven and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 65 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Portokalopita need?

For Portokalopita, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. The longest stretch at that heat is 45 minutes, in step 4.

Why fold instead of stir in Portokalopita?

Step 3 reads: "Gradually fold 16 oz dried phyllo dough into the batter until all pieces are well coated." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt in Portokalopita?

The entry for Portokalopita calls for 14 oz Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

Is Portokalopita vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 14 oz Greek yogurt and 4 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Portokalopita contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Portokalopita?

One serving (the recipe makes 10) is about 380 calories, with 6 g protein, 54 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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