Moist Greek New Year's Cake (Almond Vasilopita)

Ingredients
The Wet Ingredients:

3/4 pound unsalted butter, softened
2 cups confectioner's sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
5 large eggs at room temperature
1/2 cup plain yogurt, at room temperature
The Dry Ingredients:

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (100g) almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
zest of an orange
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom seeds or ground mastiha
1/2 cup almond slices
a coin wrapped in foil
confectioner's sugar for decoration
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 °F, 180 °C.

Line a 10-inch cake pan with parchment paper and spray the inside with pan spray or brush with melted butter.

In the bowl of a stand mixer that has been fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to high and beat until thick, pale, and fluffy. About 3 minutes.

Beat the eggs into the butter mixture one at a time until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat until smooth.

Add the yogurt and beat on high speed until incorporated.

Combine the flour, almond meal, salt, baking powder, cardamom,orange zest, and almond slices. Whisk together until combined.

Add the flour mixture to the mixer in a few batches until just incorporated.

Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan. Insert the foil-wrapped coin into the batter.

Bake in the center rack of the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes. It is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with some crumbs attached.

Run a knife around the edges of the cake to release it from the pan and set it aside to cool completely.

Invert the cake onto a cake platter and remove the parchment paper. Flip the cake back around and dust with lots of confectioner's sugar.

Serve with tea or coffee. Enjoy!

Notes
Place a lace stencil over the cake and then dust the top with confectioner's sugar for an embroidered design.

Top the cake with the following year's numbers, fruit, or your favorite decorations.

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[deeford]

I’m back in 2024. This is my second year using your recipe and I can’t thank you enough! It came out even better than last year! Really moist and the lovely flavors are well balanced. This is a hit with my family and friends.

[irinemartin]

i’m greek, i’ve eaten vasilopita all my life.
dimitria i made this yesterday, and my family and i just had it. this is an absolutely delicious batter, great ratio of sweetness and spices and perfect texture! wow. i added walnuts instead of slivered almonds, so awesome🎉 happy new years

[marche]

Thank you so much for this amazing recipe! All the best to you and yours for 2023!💕

[christinecooper]

My daughter made this today. It was her first vasilopita, ever!!! Great recipe and instructions! Thank you so much.

[dianem]

I love anything with almonds. I'm definitely going to make this cake. I've been making so many of your recipes, and they all come out delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us. Happy Holidays!

[jacquelinemassinello]

Looking foward to making this cake .. thanks for the recipe
Have a happy and healthy 2023 🎉

[pamelakilgore]

Merry Christmas ms dimitra and yours. Keep cooking yummy food. Pamela in Detroit

[Ritalidis]

I love this cake to celebrate the great saint Basil feast day. Happy saint Basil's day and happy new year!

[karolmoutsoulas]

Happy New Year to you and yours 🎉 I can’t wait to make this !!! TY ❤

[lauraellen]

I adore almond orange and cardamom! I think I have everything needed to make this. Happy New Year!! God bless you in 2023!!

[angelapa]

That’s a fantastic recipe . Your recipes are outstanding ❤

[oreally]

Happy New Year Dimitri!!!! Thank you for the great recipes! Lord Willing looking forward to 2023!!

[imapip]

Mmmm, my mouth is watering. Love traditional foods. Actually I love traditions. Wishing you and your a Happy New Year

[salwakatba]

U are the best and I am in Canada and love 😊 what u do and I try everything u say. God bless u and hope the new year will be a better one full of good health God bless

[ismininikolaidou]

Χρόνια πολλά κ καλή χρονιά Δήμητρα! Πολύ ωραία συνταγή 🙏

[wanderlust]

Can’t wait to make it in a couple of days! Looks delicious! Καλή Χρόνια, Δήμητρα !

[shant]

I have made this recipe a few times and each times it comes out perfectly. I make it in Bundt pan and it looks so pretty. Thank you Dimitra for bringing us such easy and delicious recipes.

[michellestamper]

Going to be making this for the first time for church. Think pairing this with a liquor like an amaretto, brandy, or spiced rum and adding a little bit of almond paste would be great with the orange and warm spices.

[natassabithoulka]

I made this for the first time this New Years Eve and it was so delicious. Loved the twist on the almond flour and slices. I am making this again as I type 💖

[effiedaly]

Was absolutely delicious! added 1/2c more sure and rind of 2 oranges-just my preference.. Everyone loved it!