How long can I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Can I use other nuts instead of peanuts?

Yes, almonds or cashews can be substituted, but the flavor profile will change.

Is it possible to make this gluten-free?

Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, the cake can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered at room temperature.

How can I reheat this cake?

Warm in an oven at 160°C (320°F) for about 10 minutes to regain freshness.

Exquisite Ghanaian Nkate Cake with Roasted Peanuts and Honey

Name: Exquisite Ghanaian Nkate Cake with Roasted Peanuts and Honey
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 16 pieces
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: raw peanuts; brown sugar; honey; all-purpose flour; baking soda; salt; large eggs; buttermilk; melted unsalted butter; chopped roasted peanuts; honey

A sweet and nutty treat

Enjoy a traditional Ghanaian dessert, rich in roasted peanuts and sweetened with luscious honey.

1 h 30 min
16 pieces
Easy

Ingredients

Peanut Paste

raw peanuts

500g

brown sugar

100g

honey

120ml

Cake Base

all-purpose flour

2 cups

baking soda

1/2 teaspoon

salt

1/4 teaspoon

Binding Mixture

large eggs

buttermilk

1 cup

melted unsalted butter

1/2 cup

Garnishing

chopped roasted peanuts

1/4 cup

honey

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Preparing the Peanut Paste

Roast peanuts

Roast peanuts in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Cool and blitz

Allow to cool, then blitz in a food processor until fine.

Mix ingredients

Mix with honey and brown sugar to form a sticky paste.

Preparing the Cake Base

Combine dry ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Create well

Create a well in the center and set aside.

Mix wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter together.

Be sure to combine ingredients gently to avoid overmixing.

Cooking Process

Mixing

Gradually pour the binding mixture into the well of dry ingredients while stirring.

Layering

Spread half of the cake batter into a greased 9-inch square pan, add a layer of peanut paste, then cover with the remaining batter.

Baking

Preheat oven to 175°C (347°F) and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Plating & Serving