Greek Orange Cake (Portokalopita) - Sweet Phyllo Dessert Recipe

Name: Greek Orange Cake (Portokalopita) - Sweet Phyllo Dessert Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups of regular sugar - the granulated kind works best; 2 cups of water, straight from the tap is fine; Fresh-squeezed juice from about 2 oranges (you'll need ⅓ cup); One whole cinnamon stick; Peels from 3 fresh oranges; 1 pound of phyllo dough sheets (grab them from the freezer section and thaw them out); 1 cup of Greek yogurt - either regular or low-fat works great; 1 cup of regular sugar; 1 cup of sunflower oil; Fresh juice from about 3-4 oranges (you'll need 1 cup); 2 tablespoons of baking powder; A splash of vanilla extract (about 1 teaspoon); Zest from 1-3 oranges, depending on how citrusy you like it; Just a tiny pinch of salt

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Learn how to make Portokalopita, a delicious Greek orange cake made with crispy phyllo dough, fresh oranges, and sweet syrup. Perfect for special occasions or w

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Ingredients

2 cups of regular sugar - the granulated kind works best
2 cups of water, straight from the tap is fine
Fresh-squeezed juice from about 2 oranges (you'll need ⅓ cup)
One whole cinnamon stick
Peels from 3 fresh oranges
1 pound of phyllo dough sheets (grab them from the freezer section and thaw them out)
1 cup of Greek yogurt - either regular or low-fat works great
1 cup of regular sugar
1 cup of sunflower oil
Fresh juice from about 3-4 oranges (you'll need 1 cup)
2 tablespoons of baking powder
A splash of vanilla extract (about 1 teaspoon)
Zest from 1-3 oranges, depending on how citrusy you like it
Just a tiny pinch of salt