This Traditional Greek Fanouropita is a soft and aromatic fasting cake made with nine main ingredients. The batter comes together in approximately 5 minutes, requires no eggs or dairy, and remains fluffy without crumbling after it cools.
Traditional Greek Fanouropita with 9 Ingredients – Ready to Bake in 5 Minutes
24
servings5
minutes45
minutes260
kcal50
minutesTraditional Greek Fanouropita made with nine main ingredients, ready for the oven in 5 minutes, it stays soft, fluffy, and easy to slice for days.
Ingredients
160 g 160 Corn Oil
350 g 350 Granulated Sugar + 100 g (3/4 cup) Powdered Sugar
380 g 380 Fresh Orange Juice + Zest of 1 Orange
1 tbsp 1 Ground Cinnamon
1 pinch 1 Salt
1 tsp 1 Baking Soda
750 g 750 Self-rising Flour
40 g 40 Brandy
150 g 150 Dark Raisins
Recipe directions
- Prepare the Wet Mixture
- Add the granulated sugar and corn oil to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in a small amount of the measured orange juice.
- Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Add the salt, ground cinnamon, and orange zest.
- Stir with a spatula until combined.
- Prepare the Raisins
- In a separate bowl, combine the dark raisins and brandy.
- Set them aside for a few minutes.
- Finish the Batter
- Stir the baking soda into the remaining orange juice.
- Add the orange juice mixture to the large bowl and stir.
- Measure the self-rising flour.
- Remove approximately 2 tablespoons of flour and add it to the raisins.
- Gradually add the remaining flour to the wet ingredients.
- Mix until all the ingredients are incorporated and no dry flour remains.
- Toss the raisins with the reserved flour until lightly coated.
- Add the raisins and brandy to the batter.
- Fold gently until the raisins are evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Pan
- Lightly grease a 30 × 30 cm (12 × 12-inch) baking pan with corn oil.
- Line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Transfer the batter to the pan.
- Spread the surface evenly with a spatula.
- Bake
- Bake in a preheated oven at 340°F (170°C) fan-assisted, or 355°F (180°C) conventional.
- Bake for approximately 40–50 minutes, until the cake is golden and fully baked in the center.
- Check for doneness by inserting a skewer or toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Finish
- Remove the Fanouropita from the oven.
- Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the cake cool completely.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
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What Is Fanouropita?
Fanouropita is a traditional Greek fasting cake prepared in honor of Saint Phanourios, whose feast day is celebrated on August 27.
The cake is traditionally made without eggs, milk, or butter. Recipes often use an odd number of ingredients, commonly seven, nine, or eleven. The finished cake is taken to church for a blessing or shared with other people.
Although Fanouropita has a religious and cultural meaning, it is also enjoyed as a simple vegan orange cake throughout the year.
A Traditional Greek Cake with Simple Ingredients
This Traditional Greek Fanouropita is quick to prepare, naturally dairy-free, and made with everyday pantry ingredients. Orange juice, cinnamon, raisins, and brandy give it its familiar aroma, while corn oil creates a soft crumb that stays moist for days.
With only a few minutes of preparation and no mixer required, it is a reliable recipe for the feast of Saint Phanourios, fasting periods, or any time you want an easy vegan orange cake to share.