Fanouropita/ Phanouropita recipe (St. Fanourios cake)

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 160-170 C (347 F) Fan.

Step 2

To prepare this Greek fanouropita cake recipe, add in a large bowl the sugar and vegetable oil. Using a hand whisk beat until the sugar dissolves.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the orange juice with the baking soda and mix with a fork until the baking soda froths and dissolves completely.

Step 4

Add the orange juice and baking soda mixture to the bowl with the sugar and oil. Whisk thoroughly using a hand whisk or an electric mixer.

Step 5

In another bowl add the flour, ground cinnamon, ground clove, raisins and chopped walnuts. Mix using a wooden spoon.

Step 6

Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture, a little bit at a time, whilst whisking. Mix until the ingredients are completely combined and the mixture is smooth like a thick batter.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture for the fanouropita to a round oiled baking pan 28cm in diameter and bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on the oven. To check if the fanouropita is ready stick a toothpich in the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean then it is ready. If not bake a little longer and check again.

Step 8

Leave the fanouropita to cool down completely before removing the pan. Serve the fanouropita with icing sugar.