Accra Banana Peanut Cake Ghana
Delight your taste buds with the irresistible flavors of Accra Banana Peanut Cake, a Ghanaian-inspired treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the nutty richness of roasted peanuts. This unique cake is elevated with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile that's both comforting and exotic. Made with simple pantry staples, this moist and tender cake comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making it an excellent choice for busy bakers. The added crunch from finely ground roasted peanuts sets this dessert apart, offering a delightful texture in every bite. Whether served as a snack with tea or as a satisfying dessert, this easy-to-make recipe is a true celebration of Ghanaian culinary tradition. Perfect for sharing, this versatile cake will surely impress family and friends alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 1 cup roasted peanuts (unsalted)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
Using a food processor or blender, grind the roasted peanuts into a coarse flour-like consistency. Do not overprocess; it's okay to have small bits of peanuts for added texture.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Add the ground peanuts to the flour mixture and mix thoroughly to combine.
In the bowl with the mashed bananas, whisk in the brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until a thick batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice into squares or rectangles and serve as a snack or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.2 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1176 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.9 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.8 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.3 g | ||
| Protein | 67.8 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3131 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
