VASILOPITA - GREEK SAINT BASIL'S NEW YEAR'S CAKE
A very traditional Greek Cake that celebrates the life of Saint Basil. Usually served at New Year, it is quick and delicious at any time.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Clean! Silver or gold coin wrapped in aluminum foil (a quarter works well).
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 10 inch round cake pan with 1 Tbs butter.
- In a medium bowl, cream the cup of butter and 2 cups of sugar together until light in color. Stir in the flour and mix until the batter resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the eggs one at a time, blending each one in well.
- In a small bowl combine the baking powder and milk, add to the cake batter and mix well. Finally combine the lemon juice and baking soda in a small bowl, add to the cake batter and mix well. Pour the cake batter in to the greased cake pan, insert the foil wrapped coin, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the cake from the oven, sprinkle the nuts and 2 Tbs sugar over the cake, then return the cake to the oven and bake for a further 20-30 minutes until the cake springs to the touch. Allow to cool on a rack for 10 minutes then invert the pan on to a cake plate.
- Ideally the cake should be served warm; each person gets a slice of the cake starting with the most senior member. Members of the Greek Orthodox Church believe that whoever gets the coin is blessed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.6, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 182.2, Sodium 330.2, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 43, Protein 9.4
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Atugonza Star
[email protected]This Vasilopita was a delicious and festive way to celebrate New Year's Day. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange flavor was a nice touch.
Horllorunphemmy Esllworth
[email protected]I've tried several Vasilopita recipes over the years, and this one is my favorite. The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the orange zest and cinnamon give it a wonderful aroma.
Arooj Shoukat
[email protected]This Vasilopita recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious and festive cake. The orange flavor is a nice touch, and the cake is moist and fluffy.
DILAWAR SHAHZAD
[email protected]I made this Vasilopita for my Greek grandmother, and she loved it! She said it was the best Vasilopita she had ever had.
Seif Sherif
[email protected]This Vasilopita recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was absolutely delicious and was a big hit at my New Year's party.
Mr Mido hosni
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this Vasilopita, as I'm not a huge fan of orange-flavored desserts. But I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was very moist and flavorful, and the orange flavor was not overpowering at all.
Majid Hayat
[email protected]This was my first time making Vasilopita, and it turned out beautifully. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the orange flavor was subtle yet present. I will definitely be making this again!
Kimberlyn Dorris
[email protected]I've made this Vasilopita recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. It's a delicious and festive cake that's perfect for New Year's Day.
Naina Malik
[email protected]The Vasilopita turned out great! It was easy to make and very delicious. I used a bundt pan instead of a round cake pan, and it worked perfectly.
Kelvin Mutwiry
[email protected]This Vasilopita recipe was a hit at my New Year's party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest and cinnamon gave it a wonderful aroma. I especially liked the tradition of hiding a coin in the cake - it was fun to see who would find it