Greek Saint Fanourios Cake (Fanouropita)

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. Put all the ingredients, except for the flour and baking soda, into a large bowl. Mix to a creamy consistency.
2. Add flour and baking soda and stir until just mixed.
3. 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.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 60 minutes.