Vegan Portokalopita

Be sure to read all the notes for success section above this recipe for ingredient substitutions & tips for no fail results!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Servings

Ingredients

For the Orange Syrup

¼ cup Sugar 50g
¼ cup Water 60ml
2 Tbs Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice 30ml
¼ Cinnamon Stick

For the Cake Batter

15 Sheets Vegan Phyllo Pastry 226g
5 Whole Clementines (6 ounces) 170g
1 cup Granulated Sugar 200g
¾ cup Vegetable Oil 177ml
1 cup Unsweetened Yogurt 270g
½ cup All Purpose Flour 63g
2 Tbs Egg Replacer
2 Tbs Baking Powder

Instructions

First prepare the orange syrup by combining the water, orange juice, sugar & cinnamon stick in a small sauce pot & bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Let boil at a low simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat
Separate the sheets of phyllo then crumple them up on a large baking tray & bake at 350℉ for approximately 5-8 minutes or until golden browned & crispy
Remove from oven & crush into pieces~ reserve
Keep the oven set to 350℉ & grease & parchment line a 9" x 9" cake pan
In a blender or food processor combine the oranges with their skins *check for seeds & remove the hard stem end first, blend just to get them chunky
Add all the remaining ingredients to the oranges in the blender (the yogurt, sugar, oil, flour, baking powder & egg replacer) & blend smooth there will be very small chunks of orange that is OK
Transfer this batter to a large mixing bowl & add the crushed phyllo pastry - mix well by hand with a large spatula
Pour the batter into the prepared pan & bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or when it is fully risen & light golden on the edges
Remove from the oven & cool for about 5 minutes then spoon the orange syrup evenly over the cake. Cool completely before cutting
Serve with optional whipped cream

Notes

Be sure to read all the notes for success above the recipe section

Storage Vegan Portokalopita can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage keep refrigerated for up to 8 days. Freeze wrapped well for up to 2 months