Accra Banana Peanut Cake (Ghana) Recipe

Name: Accra Banana Peanut Cake (Ghana)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cake flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 10 ounces butter or 10 ounces margarine; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 8 bananas, mashed; 1/2 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 ounces butter or 10 ounces margarine
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
8 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1
In a medium mixing bowl sift together the first five ingredients, set aside. Cream together the 10 ounces of butter with 2 cups of sugar in another medium mixing bowl. Lightly beat eggs and blend into creamed mixture, set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl mash 8 bananas and add coarsely chopped peanuts. Alternately add sifted dry ingredients and creamed mixture to bananas and peanuts. Combine well and pour into greased 9 x 12 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
3
In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1 teaspoons cinnamon. When cake comes out of oven and still warm, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon mixture on top.

1888

kcal

Calories

Fat

276

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cake flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Accra Banana Peanut Cake (Ghana) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Accra Banana Peanut Cake (Ghana)

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