Greek Fasting Cake Recipe | Fanouropita | Traditional Greek Cake

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are a healthier nut option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: store-bought lemon juice

Lemon juice provides a tart flavor.

Mix 350 g seed oil and 400 g sugar in a bowl.

Add 1 tbsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp ground cloves to the mixture and mix well.

In another bowl, add 750 g self raising flour and set aside 2 tbsp of flour.

In a separate bowl, combine 200 g black currant with the reserved 2 tbsp of flour and mix.

In a measuring cup, combine 400 g orange juice with 1/2 tsp baking soda and mix until it fizzes.

Add the orange juice mixture to the bowl with the sugar and oil mixture and stir.

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture and stir until combined.

Add the black currant and flour mixture into the bowl and stir until everything is well combined.

Prepare a round baking pan (30 cm) lined with parchment paper.

Pour the mixture into the baking pan and spread it evenly.

Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) with the fan on.

Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.

Dust with icing sugar before serving.

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