Beat in alternately until just smooth, flour mixture and milk. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Cream butter, add sugar gradually beat together until mixture is light and fluffy.
Silver or gold coin (soak in water and soap to clean. I squealed when my fork found the coin in this light, simple but delicious yellow cake. The person who finds the treasure in his or her slice of cake is said to be blessed and will receive good luck for the coming year. One coin is dropped in the batter of a round pan. I read that the sweetness in the cake symbolizes the hope that the New Year will be filled with the sweetness of life, liberty, health, and happiness for all who participate in the Vasilopita Observance.īelow is a recipe for a traditional Vasilopita cake. Thus the families in cutting the bread to nourish themselves, were pleasantly surprised to find the coins. He commissioned some women to bake sweetened bread, in which he arranged to place gold coins. It commenced in the fourth century, when Saint Vasili the Great, who was a bishop, wanted to distribute money to the poor in his Diocese. My husband Vasili’s Name Day lands on the first day of the year and has a historical tradition. In Greece, a person’s name day is even more important than their own birthday and is celebrated with attention from friends and relatives and often gifts. According to the Orthodox Church, every day of the year has been dedicated to the memory of a Saint or a martyr from the Holy Bible and Holy Tradition. January 1st was my husband’s ‘Name Day.’ In Greece, everyone celebrates the “Name Day” of the saint that bears the same name. I have great news! I have secured good luck for 2009. Cakes Desserts & Sweets Greek Favorites 16 Comments
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