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Fanouropita

Fanouropita | Greek Cake for Lost Things

Kenton & Jane
A cake for finding lost things.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 -8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Zest from 1/2 orange
  • Powdered sugar for topping

Instructions
 

  • In large bowl, combine ALL dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and walnuts, mix.
  • Add in remaining wet ingredients: olive oil, vanilla, orange juice, brandy, orange zest, mix well until batter is formed.
  • Pour into cake pan (we used a bundt pan) greased with some olive oil.
  • Place in preheated oven at 350F for 40-45 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean and nice color is achieved.
  • Remove, top with powdered sugar, let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Slice and serve!

Notes

**If you are going to use fresh orange juice, which we recommend, zest BEFORE juicing.
**Serving depends on how big you slice it.