Fanouropita (Vegan Greek Raisin, Walnut, and Olive Oil Cake)

Name: Fanouropita (Vegan Greek Raisin, Walnut, and Olive Oil Cake)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1.375 cups olive oil; 1.5 cups freshly squeezed orange juice; 2 tablespoons brandy; 1.5 cups white sugar; 5.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1.25 cups chopped walnuts; 1 cup Thompson seedless raisins; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

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This cake is named after the Saint Fanourios. It's said that if you've lost something, you make this cake so that St Fanourios can help you find it. While the story behind this cake is nice, the cake itself is even nicer! I love the richness of the olive oil, which helps the cake stay moist for days.

Recipe by Diana Moutsopoulos

Updated on January 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 ⅜ cups olive oil
1 ½ 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 Thompson seedless raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 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.

Cook's Note:

If you are using a convection oven, your baking time will be slightly shorter; start checking the cake after 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

678	Calories
34g	Fat
85g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 678
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g	44%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Sodium 190mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 85g	31%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 16mg	81%
Calcium 94mg	7%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 291mg	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.