Vasilopita

Recipe-Ingrediants

Who doesn't have memories of the unique custom of Vasilopita (Greek New Year's cake)? Who doesn't reminisce about their childhood upon hearing the word Vasilopita, recalling gatherings with beloved people, laughter, joy, and festivities? And the time changes, counting down... 10, 9, 8... 2, 1, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Hugs, kisses, songs, and our beloved Vasilopita takes its place on the festive table. We cross it three times and start cutting... for Christ, for the house, for the poor (some cut it for the Virgin Mary, St. Basil, etc.), and then the sharing of the pieces begins, accompanied by joy and anticipation: Who will get the lucky coin this year? We all sit silently in our places, examining our piece, until suddenly we hear... "I FOUND IT!!!" and wishes start flowing from our family and loved ones. The small piece of the precious Vasilopita is usually wrapped in aluminum foil and kept for the morning, to be enjoyed with coffee as a way to start the new year with flavors and aromas that will bring us good luck.

Today, we will make an easy Vasilopita with walnuts, almonds, and Aegina pistachios. However, since some housewives have a baking dish with a diameter of 27cm, while others have a round baking dish with a diameter of 34cm, I will provide two measurements so you can make the Vasilopita that suits your needs.

For a 34cm baking dish:

• 1 self-rising flour (self-raising flour)
• 250g fresh butter
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 eggs
• 100g broken walnuts
• 20g broken Aegina pistachios
• 20g broken almonds
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Orange zest
• 1 packet baking powder

For a 27cm baking dish:

• 380g self-rising flour
• 190g fresh butter
• 150g orange juice
• 150g sugar
• 4 eggs
• 75g broken walnuts
• 20g broken Aegina pistachios
• 20g broken almonds
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• Orange zest
• 2 tsp baking powder