A NEW ZAMBIAN RECIPE from Chef Juliet 🌸

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.

Fold in chocolate chips and nuts gently into the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Top with coconut flakes and additional nuts if desired.

Slice and serve.

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