A rich, golden butter cake with a tender crumb and caramelized sugar crust, a beloved Lithuanian teatime classic.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 min.
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2
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
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3
Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Fold into batter alternating with milk.
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4
Pour into a buttered and floured 9-inch baking pan.
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5
Bake at 180C (350F) for 40-45 min until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
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6
Cool in pan 10 min, then turn out. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Did You Know?
Lithuanian butter cakes are intentionally dense and moist, quite different from the light, airy cakes preferred in Western Europe.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- mixing bowl
- 9-inch baking pan
- electric mixer
Garnishing
powdered sugar, fresh berries
Accompaniments
tea, whipped cream
The Story Behind Sviestu Pyragas
Simple butter cakes have been the backbone of Lithuanian home baking since the 19th century. Using the abundant dairy of the Lithuanian countryside, these cakes celebrate the pure flavors of butter, eggs, and flour without elaborate decoration.
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