Portokalopita (greek spiced orange cake soaked in syrup)

October 10, 2016

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A traditional greek orange cake soaked in syrup. Moist,fruity and addictive!

4.4 oz butter,room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs,room temperature
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup polenta (gluten free)
1 cup gluten free flour for baking
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon,powder
1/4 teaspoon cloves,powder
1/2 cup milk
For the syrup:

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup dark rum (optional)
1 small cinnamon stick
1 orange,thin sliced

Preheat oven at 350 F. In a 8×8 inch baking pan,(or a loaf pan)line parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl add polenta,flour,baking powder and spices. Set aside. In a medium bowl,with your hand...
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Nutritions

Calories
674

Sodium
57mg
2% DV

Fat
21g
33% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
124g
42% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV