Elioti: Cypriot Olive Cake

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease the inside of a springform pan.

Add the onion to a pan with the smaller quantity of olive oil and a pinch of salt and cook over medium heat until soft and golden. Thinly slice the scallions, add to the pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Set the pan aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk together. In another large mixing bowl combine the remaining olive oil, juice, water, and eggs and whisk together. Add the flour mixture to the oil mixture and whisk until combined. Fold in the olives, feta, and the cooked onions and scallions along with the parsley. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and top with sesame seeds.

Bake on the center rack for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely and remove from the pan.