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Potica | Traditional Cake From Slovenia, Central Europe | TasteAtlas
Potica | Traditional Cake From Slovenia, Central Europe | TasteAtlas
Potica | Traditional Cake From Slovenia, Central Europe | TasteAtlas
Potica | Traditional Cake From Slovenia, Central Europe | TasteAtlas
Potica | Traditional Cake From Slovenia, Central Europe | TasteAtlas
Potica | Traditional Cake From Slovenia, Central Europe | TasteAtlas

Potica

(Poticza, Povitica, Optica, Gubana, Gubanca, Gobana, Pogača, Slovenian Nut Roll)

Commonly known as every Slovenian housewife's source of pride, potica is a traditional cake that is usually prepared for festivities and celebrations such as Christmas and Easter. The cake was derived from the older rolled dough cakes, and it was first mentioned in 1575.


Originally, it was a cake reserved for the upper class, but over the years, it gained popularity with the peasants. There are around 60 types of potica, with various traditional fillings such as walnuts, hazelnuts, tarragon, honey, poppy seeds, and cottage cheese.


Modern versions of potica even include chocolate as a filling. This dessert is a very important part of Slovenian cuisine, so much so that it was featured twice on Slovenian postage stamps. Today, the cake can be bought in supermarkets or consumed in numerous Slovenian restaurants, but it is said that homemade potica is still the best.

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