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.