Greek cakes come in many varieties. Some are soaked in light scented syrups, and some are more along the lines of what you might call a “coffee cake.” These include spice and nut cakes, cheesecakes, and cake that resembles pound cake.
Apple Coffee Cake – Milopita
This delicious coffee cake is easy to make and, in Greece, we eat it for breakfast, enjoy it with coffee, and serve it as dessert – with or without ice cream.
Loli – Island Cake from Sifnos (Lenten)
A delicious sweet cake from the island of Sifnos with a very odd name, Loli literally translates to crazy. There’s nothing crazy about this delightful and easy dessert that is also Lenten approved!
Basic Greek Cake – Keik
The word “cake” is new to the Greek language. This is similar to a pound cake, with a light orange flavor, and a familiar sight in homes across Greece.
Carrot Cake – Keik me Karota
A great cake to serve with coffee, this Greek carrot cake is made without butter, has no frosting, and is a delightful combination of tastes.
Greek New Year’s Cake – Vassilopita
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 cake. This recipe lends itself well to decoration.
Myzithra Cheesecake – Myzithropita
Cheesecake made with Greek myzithra cheese (or other unsalted sweet white cheese) is a delicious and different take on cheesecake.
Petimezopita: Spice Cake made with Petimezi
Petimezi is a molasses-like syrup made from grapes and it is the main sweetener used in this delicious spice cake. Petimezi can be made from scratch, made with grape must, or purchased in ethnic markets. No eggs, butter, or milk in this recipe.
Pistachio Honey Cake
The Greek island of Aegina is famous for its pistachio nuts and this cake is a fabulous combination of pistachio nuts and honey, perfect with coffee, tea, or milk.
Spice Cake made with Grape Molasses – Petimezopita
Petimezi is a molasses-like syrup made from grapes and it is the main sweetener used in this delicious spice cake. Petimezi can be made from scratch, made with grape must, or purchased in ethnic markets. No eggs, butter, or milk in this recipe.
