Portokalopita (Greek Orange Cake)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 250 grams phyllo dough
• 3 large orange
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 1 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
2. 2Shred the phyllo dough into small pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3In another bowl, zest and juice the oranges. Combine the orange juice and zest with the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
4. 4Pour the orange mixture over the shredded phyllo dough. Stir until the phyllo is evenly moistened.
5. 5Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6. 6Bake for 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and set.
7. 7While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of honey and the juice of 1 orange. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the honey is dissolved.
8. 8Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup over the top, allowing it to soak in.
9. 9Let the cake cool in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature.