Classic Tree Cake (Šakotis), ± 500 g
Lithuanian šakotis — the spiked tree-cake baked on a spit.
Lithuania · TRADITIONAL · 500 g
What it is
Šakotis — the spectacular Lithuanian tree-cake baked on a rotating spit so the batter drips into golden spikes and rings. Dense, buttery, eggy, with a distinctive nutty caramel from the long bake. Traditionally for weddings, christenings and Christmas.
Slice into spikes or wedges. Keeps well at room temperature for weeks.
Ingredients
Wheat flour, sugar, eggs, butter, cream, vanilla flavour, salt.
Per manufacturer. May vary slightly by batch — check the pack.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
| Energy | 1780 kJ / 425 kcal |
| Fat | 20 g |
| of which saturates | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| of which sugars | 35 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Typical values. See pack for manufacturer-printed values.
Allergens & storage
Contains: cereals containing gluten (wheat), egg, milk.
Store in a cool, dry place. In its box at room temperature 2–3 weeks; doesn’t need refrigeration.
Net weight: 500 g · Baked by: Lithuanian bakery, Lithuania
A tree-shaped centrepiece, Baltic-style.
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