Oil cake(gliko tapsiou me ladi)

 
                      OIL CAKE (GLIKO TAPSIOU ME LADI)
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Greek                            Cakes
                 Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2   c            Oil *
    1 1/2   c            Orange juice *
    1 1/2   c            Sugar
    2       tb           Brandy (or slightly more)
    1       t            Baking soda
    1       t            Cinnamon
    1       t            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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