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Vasina Torta | Traditional Cake From Paraćin, Serbia | TasteAtlas
Vasina Torta | Traditional Cake From Paraćin, Serbia | TasteAtlas
Vasina Torta | Traditional Cake From Paraćin, Serbia | TasteAtlas
Vasina Torta | Traditional Cake From Paraćin, Serbia | TasteAtlas
Vasina Torta | Traditional Cake From Paraćin, Serbia | TasteAtlas

Vasina torta

(Васина Tорта, Vasa's Cake)

Vasina torta or Vasa's cake is an absolute classic of Serbian cuisine consisting of a walnut sponge base, a creamy filling made with walnuts, chocolate, and oranges, and two additional toppings – šaum (a mixture of egg whites, sugar, and a bit of water) and chocolate.


The cake dates back to 1908, when it was prepared as a gift from a mother-in-law to her son-in-law, Vasa Čokrljan from Paraćin, who took his wife to Vienna so she could give birth in better conditions than in Serbia. It should be noted that oranges were a real treasure in Serbia in 1908, which is one of the main reasons why this cake was so precious and valuable.


Since then, the cake became a staple in every Serbian home, and it is regularly prepared for festive events such as birthdays and weddings.

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