HOW TO MAKE SIERRA LEONE BENNE CAKE OR SESAME SEEDS CAKE!!!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal serves as a vegan egg substitute.

Wash the sesame seeds in water, then drain.

Place the washed sesame seeds in a pot and add water to cook until the water evaporates.

Cook the sesame seeds for about 10-15 minutes, mixing until they turn golden brown.

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar to the golden brown sesame seeds and mix until the sugar sticks to the seeds.

Spread the mixture out quickly before it dries.

Chop the mixture into desired sizes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens