Ghanaian-style Cake (Ghana cake)

Ingredients

• 250 g Granulated sugar (Granulated, sifted)
• 250 g Unsalted butter (or margarine) (At room temperature, preferably unsalted)
• 5 units Eggs (Large size, at room temperature)
• 60 ml Unsweetened condensed milk (Canned, shake well before use)
• 1 tablespoon Pineapple extract (Natural flavor, can be replaced with pineapple essence)
• 250 g All-purpose flour (Sift before incorporating)
• 0.5 tablespoon Baking powder (Approximately 2.5 g)
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (Preferably freshly grated)
• 20 g Butter for greasing the pan (Softened butter)
• 10 g Flour for dusting the pan (Small amount to prevent the cake from sticking)

Instructions

1. Prepare the pan

   Butter the silicone mold with the softened butter, then lightly dust with flour and tap to remove excess.

   Time: PT5M

2. Preheat the oven

   Turn on the oven and set it to 180 °C. Let it heat while you prepare the batter.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

3. Cream the sugar and butter

   In the bowl, add the granulated sugar and butter (or margarine). Beat on medium speed until you obtain a pale and airy mixture.

   Time: PT5M

4. Incorporate the eggs one by one

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating a few seconds after each addition to fully incorporate them.

   Time: PT5M

5. Add the condensed milk and pineapple extract

   Pour the unsweetened condensed milk then the pineapple extract. Mix for 10 seconds on low speed.

   Time: PT2M

6. Fold in the flour, baking powder and nutmeg

   Sift the flour, add the baking powder and ground nutmeg. Mix on low speed until you obtain a smooth batter.

   Time: PT3M

7. Pour the batter into the pan

   Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with the spatula.

   Time: PT2M

8. Bake

   Bake the cake at 170 °C for about 1 hour. Check doneness with a toothpick that should come out clean.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 170°C

9. Cool the cake

   Let the cake rest for 5 minutes in the pan, then unmold onto a rack and let cool completely before slicing.

   Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

517

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

64 g

Fat

32 g

Fiber

1 g