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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Nigel Chauke
[email protected]This vasilopita is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the new year.
Marley Blu' Clark
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my vasilopita didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Pam Rincones
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The cake was a disaster.
Goated_Nick _Boy
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my vasilopita turned out dry and crumbly.
Shakil Raj
[email protected]This vasilopita is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Mohammad Faroq
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this vasilopita is an exception. It's so good!
Rae Kitty
[email protected]This is the best vasilopita recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful.
Ssegawa Vincent
[email protected]This vasilopita is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's a really special cake.
Muqadas Bashir
[email protected]I love the tradition of the hidden coin in vasilopita. It's such a fun way to celebrate the new year.
Asif Gafoor Asif Gafoor
[email protected]This vasilopita is a beautiful and delicious cake. It's perfect for any special occasion.
Magic Khush
[email protected]I've made this vasilopita several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake to celebrate the new year.
Anjie W
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for vasilopita. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Lerato Dinkebogile
[email protected]I made this vasilopita for my Greek grandmother, and she loved it! She said it was the best she's ever had.
Gideon
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too runny. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Esther Arroyo
[email protected]This vasilopita was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Zade Lampe
[email protected]I've never made vasilopita before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It was so delicious and festive.
Gaming Belal
[email protected]This vasilopita was a hit at our New Year's party! Everyone loved the sweet, moist cake and the hidden coin was a fun surprise.