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Phanouropita (or fanouropita) is a symbolic and traditional Greek vegan cake full of meaning.
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Phanouropita

Phanouropita (or fanouropita) is a symbolic and traditional Greek vegan cake full of meaning.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Cake for lost items, Fanouropita, Greek cake for lost things, Greek religious recipes, Greek traditional recipes, Phanouropita, Saint Fanourios, Saint Phanourios
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Mia Kouppa

Equipment

  • 10 inch baking pan
  • Stand mixer or hand held mixer

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups (375 grams) all purpose flour, sifted
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
  • ¾ cup (180 mL) olive oil you can substitute vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cup (310 mL) orange juice
  • ½ cup (75 grams) golden raisins you can substitute a different variety of raisin
  • ½ cup (70 grams) chopped walnuts you can substitute almonds or pecans
  • powdered sugar, optional for decorating

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare your 10 inch baking pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the sides with cooking spray or olive oil.
  • In a medium size bowl combine the sifted flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
    2½ cups (375 grams) all purpose flour, sifted, 2½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer combine the sugar, olive oil and orange juice. Use the paddle attachment of your mixer until well combined.
    1 cup (200 grams) sugar, ¾ cup (180 mL) olive oil, 1 1/4 cup (310 mL) orange juice
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients with the mixer speed set to very low.
  • Once combined, add in the walnuts and raisins. Mix until just well combined.
    ½ cup (75 grams) golden raisins, ½ cup (70 grams) chopped walnuts
  • Transfer the batter to your prepared baking pan and bake in the middle rack of your oven for 45 - 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • If desired, dust with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
    powdered sugar, optional for decorating
  • Enjoy!