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I have only ever eaten Fanouropita on August 27th... which I believe is when the saint is honored.

Is it okay to eat this cake year round? I am assuming that serving the cake at that time of year is just a tradition and it's okay to eat it? It's delicious!

Also, do you have any tips for making it?

I am looking for great desserts that are okay for fasting and weight loss, and this one was suggested.
 
Many make to celebrate something - be it a name day, etc. They take it to church to be blessed fir the celebration. So many recipe variations. I don’t see why you can’t make for dessert or kerasma.
 
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Mela said:
Many make to celebrate something - be it a name day, etc. They take it to church to be blessed fir the celebration. So many recipe variations. I don’t see why you can’t make for dessert or kerasma.
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Same! I have had it outside of the feast day. It is a good dish for fasting!
 
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Many make to celebrate something - be it a name day, etc. They take it to church to be blessed fir the celebration. So many recipe variations. I don’t see why you can’t make for dessert or kerasma.
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Thank you! I have seen a lot of variations. I have one or two to try. I think I will just trust my instincts.
 
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