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Fanouropita
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Fanouropita

Fanouropita (φανουρόπιτα) is a traditional Greek cake prepared on August 27, the day of St. Phanourios (patron of lost items), consisting of raisins and nuts.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
  • 1 cup olive oil (or grape seed, sunflower or canola oil)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup brandy or Cognac, Greek
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup walnut ground
  • ½ cup raisins
  • grease (for the mold)
  • flour (for the mold)
Equipment needed
  • Stand mixer

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Lightly grease and flour a 10-inch diameter cake pan.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the oil and sugar until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
  4. Add the orange juice, brandy, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking powder. Mix well.
  5. Using a spatula, gradually stir in the flour, scraping the sides of the bowl until all is well mixed.
  6. Stir in the nuts and raisins.
  7. Transfer the dough into the cake pan, pressing it against the edges and smoothing the top with the spatula.
  8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the cake turns golden and a toothpick inserted in different places comes out clean.