Vasilopita - Greek New Years Cake

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch round cake pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a mealy texture forms. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate small bowl, combine the baking powder with the warm milk. Add this mixture to the batter and mix until just combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In another small bowl, combine the lemon juice and baking soda. This will fizz; quickly stir it into the batter. (1 minute)

Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the slivered almonds and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly over the top of the cake. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when lightly touched. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. While still warm, carefully make a small incision in the bottom of the cake and insert a clean, wrapped coin. Cover the incision with a sprinkle of sugar to conceal it. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Invert the cake onto a serving plate and let cool completely before slicing and serving.