In a saucepan combine all syrup ingredients except the orange juice and orange flower water and bring to a boil Boil for 7-8 minutes Stir in orange juice and prange flower water remove from heat and allow to cool
Preheat oven to 340F 170C
Beat egg whites 1/2 cup of the sugar and the salt to stiff peak stage
In a separate bowl beat the egg yolks with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of sugar and slowly beat in all remaining ingredients
Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl and when all ingredients have mixed in beat for 3-4 minutes
With a spatula gently fold in the egg whites until well blended
Lightly grease bottom and sides of a 15 3/4 X 12 inch or equivalent pan with the margarine dust with flour and transfer cake batter to the pan
Bake at 340F 170C for 55-60 minutes until a knife inserted into the middle comes out dry The top should be a dark gold color
As soon as the cake comes out of the oven cut into squares or diamonds Discard the cloves and cinnamon stick and pour the cooled syrup evenly over the top Allow to cool and absorb the syrup before serving
Note Do not open the oven during baking except to test for doneness
Greek pan cakes are baked in pans that are often larger than baking pans used in other countries The 15 3/4 X 12 inch pan may be available in your market as a roasting pan
