Go Greek: Grape Molasses Cake Recipe

Name: Go Greek: Grape Molasses Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cinnamon stick; 5 whole cloves; 1 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil; 6 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups petimezi (grape molasses); grated peel and juice of 2 large oranges; 1/4 cup Greek tsipouro, ouzo or grappa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 5 - 6 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup dark chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 cup sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
5 whole cloves
1 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups petimezi (grape molasses)
grated peel and juice of 2 large oranges
1/4 cup Greek tsipouro, ouzo or grappa
1 teaspoon baking soda
5 - 6 cups all purpose flour
1 cup dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup sesame seeds

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly oil a 12-inch springform pan or 12 cups of a muffin tin.
3
In a small pot, combine the water, cinnamon stick and cloves and bring to a boil over medium heat.
4
Turn off the heat and let the spices steep for 15 minutes.
5
Strain.
6
In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the olive oil and brown sugar together until fluffy.
7
Add the spice water, petimezi, orange peel and tsipouro (or ouzo or grappa).
8
Mix well.
9
Dissolve the baking soda in the orange juice and stir into the petimezi mixture.
10
Sift 5 cups of flour into a medium bowl.
11
Gently whisk the flour into the petimezi mixture.
12
If the batter is loose, add a little more flour.
13
Stir in the chocolate chips, if using and scrape the batter into the springform or muffin cups.
14
Toss the granulated sugar and sesame seeds together and sprinkle over the cake.
15
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 minutes for the cake, 40 to 45 minutes for the cupcakes.
16
Serve the cake as is, or with a bit of petimezi or chocolate syrup drizzled over or around it.
17
Serve the cupcakes, if making, the same way.
18
Petimezopita is delicious with vanilla ice cream, too.

1566

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1 cinnamon stick, 5 whole cloves, 1 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Go Greek: Grape Molasses Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Go Greek: Grape Molasses Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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