Greek Recipes for Cakes, Pies, and Tarts
Favorite Greek cakes, pies, and tarts range from the coffee cake variety to the traditional syrup-soaked cakes. They also include special occasion and holiday cakes for religious observances.
Greek Coconut Cake with Syrup
A delightful light coconut cake drenched in a scented syrup. The recipe calls for self-rising flour.
A delightful light coconut cake drenched in a scented syrup. The recipe calls for self-rising flour.
Greek Jam Tart - Pasta Flora
A common sight in Greek bakeries and pastry shops, "Pasta Flora" jam tarts can be made in all sizes, from small individual tarts topped with jam and a decorative piece of fruit to large tarts, most often decorated with a latticework made from the dough. Jam tarts are easy to make.
A common sight in Greek bakeries and pastry shops, "Pasta Flora" jam tarts can be made in all sizes, from small individual tarts topped with jam and a decorative piece of fruit to large tarts, most often decorated with a latticework made from the dough. Jam tarts are easy to make.
Greek Sponge Cake - Pantespani
Sponge cake is a favorite the world over, and this Greek version includes a traditional syrup. The light orange flavor in the cake and syrup adds a delightful touch. Top it as you would any other sponge cake, or enjoy as is.
Sponge cake is a favorite the world over, and this Greek version includes a traditional syrup. The light orange flavor in the cake and syrup adds a delightful touch. Top it as you would any other sponge cake, or enjoy as is.
Open-Faced Apple Upside Down Pie - Milopita
There's only one crust on this delicious apple pie that is cooked upside down.
There's only one crust on this delicious apple pie that is cooked upside down.
Rum Chocolate Yule Log Cake - Kormos
A "kormos" (log cake) is a favorite Greek sweet, and this rum chocolate holiday Yule Log is beautiful as well.
A "kormos" (log cake) is a favorite Greek sweet, and this rum chocolate holiday Yule Log is beautiful as well.
Semolina Cake with Syrup - Ravani
Ravani (also spelled "revani") is a favorite cake made with semolina (or farina), and soaked in a sweet syrup. There are many different versions. Use your food processor for this one that calls for semolina, flour, eggs, milk, and butter.
Ravani (also spelled "revani") is a favorite cake made with semolina (or farina), and soaked in a sweet syrup. There are many different versions. Use your food processor for this one that calls for semolina, flour, eggs, milk, and butter.
Semolina Pie with Almonds - Lathopita (Ladopita)
A specialty of the Greek island of Lefkada, preparation of this dish is similar to halvas pudding, but it is baked in the oven. The recipe calls for semolina, flour, oil, cinnamon, cloves, almonds, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
A specialty of the Greek island of Lefkada, preparation of this dish is similar to halvas pudding, but it is baked in the oven. The recipe calls for semolina, flour, oil, cinnamon, cloves, almonds, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Vassilopita (2) - Greek New Year's Cake
Vassilopita is made once a year, for New Year's Eve (or for subsequent New Year's celebrations). Recipes vary from this sweet cake type to a bread-type. This cake recipe lends itself well to decoration.
Vassilopita is made once a year, for New Year's Eve (or for subsequent New Year's celebrations). Recipes vary from this sweet cake type to a bread-type. This cake recipe lends itself well to decoration.
Walnut & Spice Cake with Syrup - Karythopita
This is a classic Greek cake made with the tastes of cinnamon, cloves, orange, and walnuts, then soaked in a lightly spiced syrup. A Christmas tradition for many, and delicious any time of year.
This is a classic Greek cake made with the tastes of cinnamon, cloves, orange, and walnuts, then soaked in a lightly spiced syrup. A Christmas tradition for many, and delicious any time of year.
Walnut Cake with Semolina - Karythopita me Simigthali
A traditional Greek cake, this recipe calls for a mixture of flour and semolina and, after baking, a spiced syrup is added to bring in the flavors of orange and cinnamon.
A traditional Greek cake, this recipe calls for a mixture of flour and semolina and, after baking, a spiced syrup is added to bring in the flavors of orange and cinnamon.
Walnut-Pistachio Cake with Syrup
This is an egg-rich cake made with yogurt, walnuts, and pistachio nuts, topped with a lemon and brandy syrup.
This is an egg-rich cake made with yogurt, walnuts, and pistachio nuts, topped with a lemon and brandy syrup.