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Saint Fanourios Cake

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Saint Fanourios Cake is a beloved traditional Greek dessert, often baked for religious festivals and family gatherings. This dense, moist loaf is distinctively flavored with a rich syrup made from orange juice, honey, brandy, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. The batter, thick with golden raisins and studded with sesame seeds, bakes into a tender crumb that absorbs the sweet, boozy syrup beautifully. It has a deep amber color and a sticky, indulgent texture that pairs perfectly with strong coffee or tea.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 250
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
Saint Fanourios Cake is a beloved traditional Greek dessert, often baked for religious festivals and family gatherings. This dense, moist loaf is distinctively flavored with a rich syrup made from orange juice, honey, brandy, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. The batter, thick with golden raisins and studded with sesame seeds, bakes into a tender crumb that absorbs the sweet, boozy syrup beautifully. It has a deep amber color and a sticky, indulgent texture that pairs perfectly with strong coffee or tea.
Ingredients
  • Orange juice
  • Brandy
  • Unsalted butter
  • Golden raisins
  • Sugar
  • Honey
  • Salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground cloves
  • All-purpose flour
  • Double-acting baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Grated orange peel
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Brandy
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163°C).
  2. 2
    In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine orange juice, 1/2 cup brandy, butter, golden raisins, sugar, honey, salt, cinnamon, and cloves.
  3. 3
    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and syrupy.
  5. 5
    Remove the saucepan from heat and set it in a bowl of cold water to cool the mixture completely to room temperature.
  6. 6
    Once cooled, sift the flour, baking powder, and baking soda directly into the syrup.
  7. 7
    Beat the mixture vigorously by hand or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the batter is smooth, light, and bubbly.
  8. 8
    Stir in the grated orange peel until evenly distributed.
  9. 9
    Pour the batter into a well-buttered 7-inch fluted tube pan or an 8-inch loaf pan.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the batter.
  11. 11
    Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. 12
    Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the hot cake with the remaining 1/4 cup brandy.
  13. 13
    Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 4mg2%
Sodium 480mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugars 40g
Protein 2.5g5%

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

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