Fanouropita - Greek vegan cake
On August 27th, Orthodox Christians celebrate St. Fanourios. Fanourios in Greek comes from the word "fanerono" which means to reveal. So people think that this saint will reveal to them whatever they have lost, be it people, animals or objects. It can also be because you wish health for people, or (in some regions) to find a job or -even better- so that your unmarried daughter can find a husband!
On the previous day it is customary to make a special cake, called "Fanouropita" (from the name of the saint, and the word "pita" that could mean cake among other things). This cake contains no butter or other dairy products and must have an odd number of ingredients. They could be 7, 9 or 11, depending on the region.
While you make it you must also chant a special "wish". You bake it and take it to the church to get the blessing from the priest. Then you cut it and give it to the people in the church and if you have any left over you give it to friends and family.
This is my mother-in-law's recipe. It's very easy and delicious and I ask her to make it all year round because I like it so much!
Fanouropita - Greek vegan cake
On August 27th, Orthodox Christians celebrate St. Fanourios. Fanourios in Greek comes from the word "fanerono" which means to reveal. So people think that this saint will reveal to them whatever they have lost, be it people, animals or objects. It can also be because you wish health for people, or (in some regions) to find a job or -even better- so that your unmarried daughter can find a husband!
On the previous day it is customary to make a special cake, called "Fanouropita" (from the name of the saint, and the word "pita" that could mean cake among other things). This cake contains no butter or other dairy products and must have an odd number of ingredients. They could be 7, 9 or 11, depending on the region.
While you make it you must also chant a special "wish". You bake it and take it to the church to get the blessing from the priest. Then you cut it and give it to the people in the church and if you have any left over you give it to friends and family.
This is my mother-in-law's recipe. It's very easy and delicious and I ask her to make it all year round because I like it so much!
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In a big bowl mix the oil with the sugar until it changes color. Add the cinnamon and ground cloves cloves and keep mixing.
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Mix the orange juice with the baking soda (be careful as it foams a lot) and add it to the bowl.
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Add the raisins and walnuts. Add the flour and mix well until you have a nice batter.
- 4
Put the batter in an oiled pan and bake (180ºC) for 30-45 min, depending on your oven and the size of pan you used. I usually use a 25cm round pan.
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One of the traditional ways to decorate this cake is this: we cover the cake with a crochet lace doily (all greek grandmothers have tons of them), sprinkle with lots of icing sugar and remove the doily.
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