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Lithuanian Šakotis Oven Baked Tree Cake

This Lithuanian Šakotis Oven Baked Tree Cake is a charming dessert that makes your home smell warm and welcoming. Simple to prepare and using pantry staples, it’s perfect for family gatherings or quiet afternoons.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baked Goods, Lithuanian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large large eggs Use the freshest eggs for best results.
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly Plus 1 tablespoon.
  • 2.33 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with cake flour for a softer texture.
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract plus 2 teaspoons sugar Vanilla extract can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Butter and flour, for the pan Grease and dust the pan.
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional) Can be dusted before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a tube or Bundt pan by greasing it with butter and dusting it with flour.
  2. Melt the butter and let it cool until just warm.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar for about 5 minutes until pale, thick, and foamy.
  2. Pour the cooled butter in a slow stream while whisking.
  3. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, vanilla sugar, and salt, then fold this dry mixture into the egg mixture until smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
  1. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for about 1 hour, starting to check at 50 minutes. The cake should be deep golden, and a skewer should come out clean.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let it cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before turning it out onto a rack to cool completely.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

This cake pairs well with black tea, coffee, fresh berries, whipped cream, or fruit preserves. It is perfect for gatherings and stores well for several days.