What is the Greek vasilopita tradition?

The Greek vasilopita tradition is to hide a coin inside the cake before baking. A fortunate new year will be experienced by the individual who finds the coin inside their piece of cake.

What is Vasilopita cake made of?

The bread of basil is made of flour, orange juice, Greek yogurt, eggs, sugar, and other basic ingredients.

How to divide vasilopita?

The senior member of the family divides the cake. The pieces are split among the family members, with the first piece dedicated to Jesus Christ, the second to the Virgin Mary, and the third to Saint Basil. You can also set aside pieces for the church, the traveler, the visitor, the house, and the less fortunate.

Ultimate Vasilopita Recipe To Bring Greek New Year's Celebrations On Your Table

Description

Vasilopita recipe – A 1600 year old Greek tradition. “Sweet Bread of Basil” is the true meaning of the Greek phrase vasilopita. One of Greece’s finest and inspirational customs. This cake is so delicious, aromatic, fluffy, and easy that everyone asks for another piece along with the recipe. Bread is flavored with sweet ingredients to represent the unending sweetness and joy of life.

Ingredients

Scale

250g unsalted butter (1 cup)
250g powdered sugar (2 cups)
4 whole eggs
400 g all-purpose flour (3 cups)
1 tbsp baking powder (1 sachet)
100ml orange juice (1/2 cup)
100ml Greek yogurt (1/2 cup)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 almond (or coin)

Decoration:

powder sugar
rosemary
pomegranate

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Instructions

Prepare the oven. Preheat your oven to 160C (325F).

Grease The Pan. Grease the inside of a baking pan and line a pan with baking paper.

Beat the Ingredients. Take soft butter and powdered sugar in a beater. Mix the soft butter and powdered sugar until it is homogeneous. Now gradually add eggs one by one, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, orange juice, baking powder, All-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt and mix well to combine.

Pour mixture into pan. Pour mixture into a 9” pan.

Hide an almond. Hide the almond into the mixture and straighten the surface. You can also use a coin wrapped in a foil and place it into the batter.

Bake. Bake the batter for 50 – 60 minutes at 160C (325F) or until the skewer comes out clean.

Cool and remove. Let the vasilopita cool down and flip the pan on a plate.

Decoration. For a festive touch, dust the cake with powdered sugar. I decorate with pomegranates and rosemary. After moving the cake to a serving tray, enjoy! Happy New Year.

Notes

Each of the ingredients must be at room temperature.
Use orange juice, and Greek yogurt fresh for the most suitable taste.
Don’t over-mix the batter because it will harden our cake.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 60
Category: Desserts
Method: Moderate
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8
Calories: 720
Sugar: 33.3g
Sodium: 264mg
Fat: 37.2g
Saturated Fat: 18.2g
Carbohydrates: 79.8g
Fiber: 3.2g
Protein: 14.4g
Cholesterol: 253mg