1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Beat together the
olive oil and sugar with a hand-held
mixer.
3. In a large bowl mix
together the flour, baking powder,
spices, raisins and nuts.
4. Add the oil mixture,
the liqueur and orange juice and mix
with a spatula.
5. Line a 9 inch square
or same sized round pan with
parchment paper, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sesame
seeds and pour in the batter and sprinkle the top with
one more tablespoon sesame seeds.
6. Bake for 45 minutes to
1 hour, until a knife inserted in the
center comes out clean.
7. Let cool on a rack and
unmold.