Name: Portokalopita Orange Phyllo Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1 cake (12 servings)
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 package of phyllo dough, thawed; 1 cup of sugar; 1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 cup of water; 1/2 cup of olive oil; Zest of 2 oranges; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon of baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon; Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice, water, and olive oil. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Slowly pour the warm orange syrup into the eggs while stirring continuously to avoid curdling.
Add the orange zest, vanilla extract, baking powder, and cinnamon to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out. Take one sheet of phyllo and place it in the baking dish, letting the edges hang over the sides. Brush the phyllo sheet with the orange mixture.
Repeat the layering process with phyllo sheets and orange mixture until all phyllo dough is used.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven, let it cool, and dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

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