Plăcintă [1] (Romanian pronunciation: [pləˈtʃintə]) is a Romanian and Moldovan traditional pastry resembling a thin, small round or square-shaped cake, usually filled with apples or a soft cheese such as Urdă.

[3] As shown by the etymology of the word, the plăcintă has its origins in Ancient Rome, see Placenta cake.

[4] Ancient Greek bakers made bread with olive oil, herbs, and cheese.

[5] As for the placenta, the Romans developed the recipe as a cake made of fine flour covered with cheese, honey, and fragrant bay leaves.

[6] Ancient Roman bakers customarily prepared a large placenta which was cut into squares to be offered for sale.