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Greek New Year's Orange And Brandy Cake (vassilopita) Recipe

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Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 375 F, & grease a 10" round cake pan.
Step #2 Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until creamy (about 3 min).
Step #3 Add butter & beat an extra min.
Step #4 Beat in orange juice & brandy.
Step #5 In a separate bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, baking soda & zests.
Step #6 Add the dry ingredients to the yolk mixture, & stir until thoroughly mixed.
Step #7 Clean the beaters, & beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
Step #8 Fold them carefully into the batter.
Step #9 Pour the batter into the cake pan & shake carefully to even the top.
Step #10 Decorate the top this with almonds (if making for the new year, write the year with the almonds).
Step #11 Bake for about an hr, or until golden brown on top, & a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step #12 Cool before removing from the pan.
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