Literally translated, Loli (loh-LEE) means “crazy one.”
Despite the odd sounding name, there’s nothing crazy about this delicious sweet cake that is a specialty from the island of Sifnos. There’s no fancy prep work here, all the ingredients are basically thrown in to a bowl and mixed together. The end result is absolutely delightful and as an added bonus, it’s Lenten approved!
Loli – “Crazy” Cake from Sifnos
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
Yield: Approximately 24 pieces
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. Butternut Squash (or pumpkin, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
- Zest of two oranges
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 2 cups raisins
- 1 lb. all purpose flour, (approximately 3 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom and sides of a large, round pan, (approximately 16 inches in diameter.)
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together and mix well. Transfer the mixture to the pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle liberally with sesame seeds.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 1 hour or until top has become a warm golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
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