AFRICAN CAKE RECIPE

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are often less expensive and still add crunch.

Mix dry ingredients (self raising flour, maize meal, and salt).

Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients.

Add 2 eggs and 200 ml water into the well.

Mix evenly until combined.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking tray.

Bake at 180°C for 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from oven and leave to cool.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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