EV'S VASILOPITA
This year, I used my standard pound cake recipe and adapted it for Vasilopita. It is traditional to place a coin, signifying good luck and prosperity in the New Year, in the Vasilopita. Whoever finds it in their piece will be blessed! As I don't like my Vasilopita too sweet, I use a lesser amount of sugar in mine. Feel free to make it sweeter.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Also will need: 1 coin washed and wrapped in aluminum foil.
- Preheat oven to 350F (170C). Butter and flour a 12-inch round pan or springform pan generously.
- Beat butter with sugar until light-coloured and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Beat in vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, cognac (or other liquor of choice). Beat in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.
- Beat in flour on low speed, a cupful at a time, until incorporated. Towards the end, when the batter is starting to get very thick and you think your mixer is going to break down, add the buttermilk, orange juice (into which you stir the baking soda JUST before adding it to the batter - careful, it will foam up) and zest, alternately with the remaining flour, until everything is incorporated and distributed.
- Add the nuts and incorporate.
- Drop the foil-wrapped coin into the batter and empty the batter into your prepared pan.
- Bake for anywhere from 1 1/2 hours to 1 hour and 45 minutes (approximately). Cover cake pan loosely with a piece of foil if cake is browning too fast. Do the toothpick test to ensure the cake has baked.
- Remove, allow to cool 1/2 an hour and turn out of pan. Cool completely and place on your prettiest platter.
- Dust with icing sugar to resemble snow. Decorate with coloured sugars, pine cones, red and gold ribbons - anything to give it a pretty, festive air.
- Bring in the New Year with much Good Health, Love, Happiness, and Prosperity.
- Hronia sas polla. :-).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.2, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 147.4, Sodium 718.6, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 28.7, Protein 11.4
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Kehinde olatunji olatunbosun
[email protected]This vasilopita was a bit dry, but it was still tasty. The orange zest added a nice flavor and aroma. I would recommend using a bit more liquid next time.
Qamar Naseem
[email protected]I've made this vasilopita several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange zest adds a nice touch. I love that it's a traditional Greek recipe.
Dk Jihad jr
[email protected]This vasilopita was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and flavorful, but I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Mitch Nunley
[email protected]I made this vasilopita for my family's Christmas celebration and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the moist, flavorful cake and the orange zest added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again next year.
Luke Harrison
[email protected]This vasilopita was delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the orange zest added a lovely flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Elvis Ayiemba
[email protected]I've made many vasilopita recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cake was moist, flavorful, and the orange zest added a perfect touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This vasilopita was a waste of time and ingredients. It turned out dense and flavorless.
Patricia Dawkins
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the vasilopita turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Saitaman9JA
[email protected]This vasilopita was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest added a nice flavor. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Muhammad Hakeem
[email protected]I've made this vasilopita several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the orange zest adds a nice touch. I love that it's a traditional Greek recipe.
Harriet Mukya
[email protected]I was looking for a traditional vasilopita recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The orange zest added a lovely flavor and aroma. I will definitely be making this again.
Muneeb Ahmad
[email protected]I made this vasilopita for my Greek Orthodox Christmas celebration and it was a success! The cake was moist and delicious, and the orange zest added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Omphile Letsoalo
[email protected]This vasilopita was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange zest added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Talal Akhtar
[email protected]This is the best vasilopita recipe I've ever tried! The dough was easy to work with and the cake turned out perfectly golden brown. The orange zest added a lovely flavor and aroma. My guests couldn't stop raving about it.
Barbara Anderson-Johnson
[email protected]I made this vasilopita for my family's New Year's celebration and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet, moist texture and the subtle orange flavor. I will definitely be making this again next year.