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Greek Saint Fanourios Cake (Fanouropita)

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups corn oil
1/3 cup brandy or orange liqueur
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups orange juice
Grated peel of 1 orange
1/2 cup each dried currants, raisins and chopped walnuts
Sesame seeds for topping

Put all the ingredients, except for the flour and baking soda, into a large bowl. Mix to a creamy consistency. Add flour and baking soda and stir until just mixed. Pour mixture into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan that has been sprinkled with sesame seeds and then cover surface with more sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-60 minutes.