Lucky coin cake

Lucky coin cake

tessakiros.com

This is the Vasilopita I make lately. Our Greek New Years cake - that holds the lucky coin well, and everyone loves it.

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Cooking tools:

  • Hand mixer
  • Springform pan
  • Sifter
  • Pastry brush
  • Skewer
  • Kitchen scale
  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Chef's knife
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 50g dried cranberries
  • 50g dried sour cherries, or large soft dark muscatels
  • 1 tablespoon brandy or whisky
  • 1 tablespoon port
  • 60g shelled walnuts, broken up
  • 180g butter, room temperature
  • 240g light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 300g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 120g (½ cup) thick Greek yoghurt
  • 1 flourie (coin), washed and wrapped tightly in foil
  • about 30g light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon each of brandy (or whisky) and port

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