Traditional Lithuanian cake "Shakotis": history and technology of making the legendary dessert

Shakotis is a traditional Lithuanian cake that resembles a Christmas tree in shape. It means "branchy" in the original language. Most often, this dessert is prepared for New Year's holidays and weddings using a rather unusual technology - on a large stick. The cake is even listed in the Lithuanian National Culinary Heritage Fund.

The idea of cooking is published on the pchelka_travel Instagram page.

For cooking, mix:

• flour
• eggs (you need about 50 of them)

• sugar
• butter
• brandy

Method of preparation:

Cooked with a stick over an open flame. It is rotated and poured over the mixture. The cake can be stored in this form for up to 6 months.

The legend of Shakotis

According to legend, a young chef named Jonas made a pie for Queen Barbara. This culinary masterpiece was created in a very strange way. The young man accidentally spilled the delicate dough on a stick and began to twirl it over the fire. The lady liked the dessert very much, and she gave the young man a piece of jewelry, which he gave to his beloved. Therefore, Shakotis is prepared not only for New Year's holidays but also for weddings. In Lithuania, it is believed that the taller the Shakotis, the more love the newlyweds have.