Flavounopita (Cheese and Spice Cake)

Name: Flavounopita (Cheese and Spice Cake)
Cuisine: Cypriot
Ingredients: 8 eggs; ¾ cup sunflower oil; 1 cup milk; 3 teaspoons sugar; 5-6 mastic grains; 2-3 mahlab grains; 3 ½ cups grated halloumi (grated finely); 1 tablespoon dried mint; 1/3 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup fresh chopped mint; 2 ½ - 3 cups Self Raising Flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup raisins

Recipe by Androula Kephala

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INGREDIENTS

8 eggs
¾ cup sunflower oil
1 cup milk
3 teaspoons sugar
5-6 mastic grains
2-3 mahlab grains
3 ½ cups grated halloumi (grated finely)
1 tablespoon dried mint
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup fresh chopped mint
2 ½ - 3 cups Self Raising Flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup raisins

METHOD

In the mixer bowl, place the eggs, oil, milk, and sugar. Beat until fluffy. In a mortar or small blender, place 2 tablespoons of sugar, the mastic, and the mahlab. Grind well.
Add the ground mixture to the eggs and then add the halloumi and black pepper. Add the flour, baking powder, and beat well.
Take the bowl off the stand mixer and fold in the fresh mint and raisins.
Mix with a wooden spoon and pour the batter into a large, greased and floured ring mold (bundt pan).
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 45-50 minutes. To check if it's done, insert the tip of a knife into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, it's ready.