Fanouropita (Greek St. Fanourios Cake)
Fanouropita is a Greek cake with its name derived from Saint Fanourios, the patron saint of lost items. Tradition holds that preparing this cake may aid in recovering lost belongings. Beyond its intriguing backstory, the cake itself is a true delight! I particularly appreciate the indulgent quality imparted by the olive oil, ensuring the cake remains moist and delicious for several days.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¼ cups chopped walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-inch round springform pan.
- Combine olive oil, orange juice, and brandy in a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder in another bowl and sift into the oil mixture. Fold in walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix well. Tip batter into the prepared springform pan and level the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 9gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 190mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 4mg
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