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Experience the joy of Greek New Year's with this Vasilopita recipe! Indulge in a delightful cake tradition featuring rich flavours and optional festive toppings.

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a cake on a plate with the words new year's cake vaslopita

Vasilopita is a Greek New Year cake, and an unmissable tradition! Cooked up throughout Greece, the texture is sometimes more bready, almost like my recipe for Tsoureki Easter bread. On Rhodes however, where I am from, the Vasilopita traditionally has a moist and cake-like crumb, as in this recipe, for a Vasilopita with hazelnuts. Greek Vasilopita cake hides a secret, however; this isn’t just cake! Much like a traditional Christmas pudding in the UK, it is customary in Greece to hide a…

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a cake with powdered sugar and holly on top, sitting on a white plate

Want to Learn How to Make Vasilopita? Vasilopita is the most traditional Greek cake eaten during the holidays. More specifically, Vasilopita is made one or two days before the end of the year and enjoyed with the whole family on New Year’s Day. They say that every Greek cook has a recipe for Vasilopita, which is true! In this post, I will share my own Vasilopita recipe with you.

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a white cake decorated with the year 2021 on top of a marble table next to christmas decorations

Say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 with this Vasilopita! Vasilopita, also known as St. Basil’s Cake, is traditionally cut and served in Greece on New Year’s Day. A coin is dropped into the cake batter and whoever finds it in their piece will have good luck in the New Year! Have fun & good luck! 🍰

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a cake that has been cut into pieces and is on a plate with the words vaslopita in front of it

Vasilopita is a traditional Greek New Year’s cake with a rich history and a deliciously light texture! 🍰🇬🇷 Baked with a coin inside for good luck, this cake is often enjoyed at midnight on New Year’s Eve. With a hint of citrus and a soft, tender crumb, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the new year with family and friends. 📌 Save this pin to bake a delicious and traditional Vasilopita for your New Year’s celebration! #Vasilopita #GreekNewYear #HolidayBaking #TraditionalCakes…

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