Desserts from All Nations - Sierra Leone Ginger Cake

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

fresh ginger

🥗Healthier: ground ginger

💰Cheaper: none

Ground ginger is more accessible but less aromatic.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: none

Flaxseed meal is a vegan substitute.

Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

In a second bowl, mix the sugars and butter until nice and fluffy.

Add in the eggs and keep mixing.

Add vanilla extract.

Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.

Transfer to a floured bread pan or small tray.

Smooth it out and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 30-45 minutes.

Let it cool completely before removing from the pan.

Optionally sprinkle powdered sugar over it.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens