Greek New Year’s Cake, "Vassilopita" Recipe
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Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened
1¾ cups white sugar
5 eggs
2 Tbsp water
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
2 Tbsp sesame seeds
coin - wrap in foil (you can choose what type of coin)
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Directions:1. Preheat oven to 325º.
2. In a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. Separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. Stir in the vanilla and water.
3. In another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. Add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
4. Whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. Add 1 tablespoon sugar. Continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. Fold whipped whites into batter.
5. Pour the batter into a greased 10x4 inch tube pan. Wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. Press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. Sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
6. Bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. Cool on a wire rack. |
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Notes: The meaning of Vasilopita is to bless the home and bring good luck for the New Year. A coin is hidden within the cake before baking, then on New Year's a slice is cut for the house, all members of the family (youngest to eldest), groups and present visitors. The person who receives the slice with the coin is rewarded with good luck for the year!
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