2021 Vasilopitta | Chefs At Heart

Tradition | wrapped with evolution

For this year i was creative shape wise and flavour wise: I have use a beautiful mould by Nordic Ware & have used a splash of Baileys & some Nutella in the middle. Result: we were in love.

Try this version of Vasilopitta that is fluffy, flavoursome and really easy to make.

The main players of this recipe are

  • Butter
  • Baileys
  • Nutella

Qualifies | For

An old time classic cake, suitable for all over the year

Baby/Toddler friendly meal

Less than 300 calories meal depending on the portion

Less than 15 mins prep meal

Less hands on meal – 45 mins in the oven

Recipe | In Brief

Ingredients

  • STEP 1: Mix well butter & sugar | 10 mins
  • 250 gr unsalted butter, at room temperature – used D’Isigny ( love the French butters for their flavour and this one especially)

  • 300 gr golden sugar – love using golden for its fragrance

  • STEP 2: Add the eggs, one by one
  • 3 eggs – in room temperature

  • STEP 3: Add next
  • 500 ml heavy cream – the fattier the better i.e. 35%

  • 500 gr all purpose flour, sifted – used Al Baker

  • 3 tsp BP

  • 100 ml Baileys

  • STEP 4: Treat it like a marble cake i.e. separate the mixture into 2
  • add 2 tsp of Nutella

  • splash of milk

  • splash of soya sauce

  • STEP 5: Bake it for about 40-45 mins in a preheated oven @ 175

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