Best 3 Agios Fanourios Cake Fanouropita Spiced Raisin Cake No Eggs Recipes
Agios Fanourios cake, also known as Fanouropita, is a traditional Greek spiced raisin cake that holds a special place in Greek Orthodox culture. This delightful treat is prepared annually on August 27th, the feast day of Agios Fanourios, the patron saint of lost things and difficult causes. The cake is believed to bring good luck and blessings to those who partake in it, making it a beloved dessert enjoyed by families and communities across Greece and beyond.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
FANOUROPITA (VEGAN GREEK RAISIN, WALNUT, AND OLIVE OIL CAKE)
This cake is named after the Saint Fanourios. It's said that if you've lost something, you make this cake so that St Fanourios can help you find it. While the story behind this cake is nice, the cake itself is even nicer! I love the richness of the olive oil, which helps the cake stay moist for days.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 12-inch round springform pan.
- Combine olive oil, orange juice, and brandy in a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder in another bowl and sift into the oil mixture. Fold in walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix well. Tip batter into the prepared springform pan and level the top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.4 calories, Carbohydrate 85.4 g, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 190.4 mg, Sugar 36.2 g
AGIOS FANOURIOS CAKE - FANOUROPITA (SPICED RAISIN CAKE NO EGGS)
Aghios Fanourios or Saint Fanourios is a byzantine saint who is believed to have lived around the 4th century. It is a Greek Orthodox custom to bake a cake in his honour on August 27th, cut it in small pieces and to share iit with the rest of the church congregation who, in turn, will eat it and say "May God forgive Agios Fanourios' Mother". It is a delicious cake with no eggs or butter. This recipe has been in my family for decades. Hope you like it !
Provided by Mary Ts
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 170 degrees.
- Hidrate the raisins in water or cognac (heat water/cognac and soak the raisins til they are tender).
- Butter and flour a 10-11 inches round cake pan or use silicon lining.
- Mix the oil and the sugar in a bowl. With a mixer/electric blender beat it for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the orange juice and beat for 1 more minute.
- Add to the liquid mix the raisins, walnuts, ground clove, cinnamon, orange peel, cognac.
- Add to the preparation the flour previously mixed with the baking powder and mix making sure there are no lumps.
- Pour mixture in baking pan and place in oven for 55 / 60 minutes in 170 degrees.
- Check if the cake is ready with a toothpick in the middle of the cake. Should come out clean.
FANOUROPITA (GREEK SPICED RAISIN CAKE)
Aghios Fanourios (Saint Fanourios) is the saint of revelation - that is why he is often depicted carrying a candle. Also, he had a sinful mom. In Greece, we bake this delicious raisin cake for his saint's day and offer it to guests. It is traditional to say 'God forgive Saint Fanourios' mom' before eating it (what DID this woman do?). I'm sure my kids will create a similar cake for me (it will contain chocolate, I'm sure) so that people can ask for me to be forgiven of my sins. ;-) BTW, there are no eggs in this cake, and no butter, making it suitable for the Lenten fast.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter and flour a 12-inch, round cake pan or a 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
- Mix the flour with the spices.
- In a bowl mix the oil, sugar, orange juice, brandy and the orange zest.
- Mix well.
- Add the flour, the raisins and the walnuts.
- Mix well.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake the cake (it is called a'pie'- pita' in Greek) for 45 min to an hour (tester inserted comes out clean).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.2, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 222.2, Carbohydrate 70.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 29.7, Protein 6.8
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, use a toothpick to check the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour has been added. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
- If you find the raisins to be too sweet, you can soak them in hot water for a few minutes before adding them to the batter.
- Garnish the cake with additional chopped nuts, raisins, or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Conclusion:
Agios Fanourios cake, also known as Fanouropita, is a delicious and festive Greek cake that is often served to celebrate the feast day of Saint Fanourios. This spiced raisin cake is moist, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you are looking for a traditional Greek dessert or simply a tasty treat to enjoy, Agios Fanourios cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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