Portokalopita recipe

Want to make classic Greek Portokalopita? This beautiful orange phyllo cake is easy to make and soaked in sweet syrup for that perfect bite!

Portokalopita is a traditional Greek orange phyllo cake that is extraordinarily aromatic, moist and soaked in a mildly spiced orange syrup.

Most of you are familiar with poke cakes I am sure, but have you ever thought about using soda in one? Poke cakes are generally made by baking a cake, then poking the tops of the cake with either a fork or the top of a wooden spoon and then immediately pouring on either a flavored gelatin mixture or some type of chocolate, caramel or even a creamy fruit topping. I have a recipe on my website for a banana pudding poke cake that is basically a yellow cake that has been poked and filled with…

A syrupy phyllo yogurt citrus cake

You’ll keep coming back for this orangey Greek favourite

Making Portokalopita, one of the best Greek desserts, is easier than you think! This traditional recipe for Greek orange cake with phyllo and yoghurt is super moist, thanks to a fragrant syrup, and bursts with orange flavor.

Portokalopita - Greek orange phyllo cake is a decadent syrupy Greek dessert. Easy to make with simple ingredients like oranges, phyllo sheets, yogurt and star anise, it is an irresistible treat.

Greek blogger, author and food personality Tassos Antoniou has a knack for making food simple — even with portokalopita (orange pie).

Portokalopita is a Greek orange cake made with layers of custard, crisped phyllo dough, and honey-orange syrup. Sweet, tart, and delicious!