Portokalopita

Name: Portokalopita
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Greek
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

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

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

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

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

Gradually fold 16 oz dried phyllo dough into the batter until all pieces are well coated.
4

Pour into a greased baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
5

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

Questions

Can I make Portokalopita dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 14 oz Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Portokalopita gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 16 oz phyllo dough, dried has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free dessert collection instead.

How long does Portokalopita keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Portokalopita?

Yes. As written it serves 10. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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