GLIKO TAPSIOU ME LADI (OIL CAKE)

      Title: GLIKO TAPSIOU ME LADI (OIL CAKE)
  Categories: Greece, Cakes/frost, Desserts
       Yield: 1 Cake
  
   1 1/2 c  Oil *
   1 1/2 c  Orange juice *
   1 1/2 c  Sugar
       2 tb Brandy (or slightly more)
       1 ts Baking soda
       1 ts Cinnamon
       1 ts Ground cloves
     1/2 c  Walnuts
     1/2 c  Raisins
     600 g  Flour
            A few sesame seeds
            A little oil
  
   *[NOTE: Original recipe calls for "1-1/2 glasses of oil and 1-1/2
   glasses of orange juice".  No mention of what size glass, as is
   typical of Greek cookbooks.]
   
   Combine the oil, the orange juice and sugar.  Dissolve the soda with
   the brandy and add it to the mixture also; add the cinnamon and the
   ground cloves.  Then very gradually add the flour, stirring
   constantly. Finally, combine the walnuts and the raisins with the
   mixture. Coat a medium-sized baking tin to spread the mixture evenly.
   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for 40-50 minutes. Cut to serve
   into oblong pieces.
   
   Sofia Souli, "The Greek Cookery Book", Posted by Karen Mintzias
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