Irresistible Fanouropita: The Best Greek Cake Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3cupsolive oil

  • 1 1/2cupsfreshly squeezed orange juice

  • 2tablespoonsbrandy

  • 1 ½cupswhite sugar

  • 5 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonbaking soda

  • 2teaspoonsbaking powder

  • 1 ¼cupschopped walnuts

  • 1cupraisins

  • 1teaspoonground cinnamon

  • ½teaspoonground cloves

  • 2tablespoonssesame seeds

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-inch round springform pan.

  2. 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.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories664
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
33g
43%
Saturated Fat
4g
21%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
85g
31%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Total Sugars
36g
Protein
9g
17%
Vitamin C
16mg
18%
Calcium
92mg
7%
Iron
4mg
21%
Potassium
284mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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