Here in Cyprus, on the 27th August, we celebrate St Fanourios day. He is the patron saint of lost things, so if you lose something, or are looking for something (new job, love etc) then you pray to him. As well as being an extremely useful saint to have on your side, he has a cake- that people tend to make after they have found what they are looking for.
9 years ago my mother made a cake for Saint Fanourios and I met my husband in the same week,so he has always had a special place in my heart. With this in mind (and the children clamoring for cake) I thought i would make his cake today.
Traditionally it has 7 ingredients Flour (2.5 cups), baking soda (2 teaspoons), mixed spice (1/4 tsp),cinnamon (1 teaspoon), sugar(2 cups),oil (1.5 cups)and orange juice (2 cups).
Put all the dry ingredients into a bowl, add the dry, mix and put into a cake tin-i used a round tin am across today. Put into a preheated oven , 180 degrees C for 55-60 minutes, or until the top of the cake is golden brown and a knife comes out clean, when stuck into the middle.
My children like icing sugar, so i just dust the top to decorate it a little...enjoy!
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