Greek New Year’s Orange Cake (Vasilopita-Style)

🍰 This Greek New Year’s Orange Cake is a citrus-kissed, buttery delight — soft, fragrant, and perfect for welcoming the New Year. Traditionally served on New Year’s Day, this cake includes a hidden coin for luck and is dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy, festive finish. ✨

🎉 Tip: Don’t forget to wrap a coin in foil and tuck it into the batter before baking. Whoever finds it gets the year’s good fortune!

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 cups (480 g) plain flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1¾ cups (350 g) sugar
• 1 cup (227 g) butter, softened
• 1½ cups fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

👩‍🍳 Instructions