Liberian Pound Cake

Liberian Pound Cake is a traditional Liberian recipe for a Liberian take on the classic American pound cake, incorporating cinnamon and ginger. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Liberian version of: Liberian Pound Cake.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

45 minutes

Total Time:

65 minutes

Serves:

8

Rating:

Tags : Spice RecipesBaking RecipesCake RecipesLiberia Recipes

The connections between Liberia and America are strong (Liberia having been established by freed American slaves) and American baking practices and recipes are very prevalent in Liberia, but mixed with native traditions. Hence you will find recipes for cookies and familiar cakes such as this pound cake, though given a typical Liberian twist with the removal of the chocolate and the addition of cinnamon and ginger (both grown in Liberia and used almost ubiquitously in baking there).

Ingredients:

450g butter
4 eggs
240ml condensed milk
450g sugar
450g flour
4 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tsp freshly-grated ginger
1 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Whisk the eggs in a bowl then add a little at a time to the creamed butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Meanwhile, sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add the ginger and vanilla extract to the butter mix and combine then add the flour and beat to thoroughly incorporate.

Turn the batter into a lined cake tin then place in an oven pre-heated to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4) and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake emerges cleanly. When ready take out of the oven, and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Release from the pan by running a blunt knife around the edge then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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