You're welcome Tolu , good to have you here keep me posted on the recipes you try out . Some oven bake faster, while others are Mix lemon juice and milk. The moment the butter melts, put off the heat and pour in the chocolate bit. 1⁄4 cup water; strain and place in a bowl, then add the alcohol and leave to cool to room temperature and set aside. Thank you so much Efficient, may you live long my dear, God bless you richly. This cake appeals to my sense of taste, smell and sight. Nigerian cakes may not do well if we try to eat them with fork. Good day Nky. This It is the closest substitute to butter in Nigeria. Will try it out today and see how it goes. u've got a great job here. Nigerian Cake Recipe (original recipe) Easy Apple Cake Recipe. Easy Multi-Colour Polka Dots Fondant Cake for Beginners, How to Make Butter Icing (buttercream icing), Easy Tomato Smoothie (for great skin and …, Yogurt with Milk Powder at home without …, Nigerian Shawarma (Chicken and Beef Shawarma Recipe …, https://www.youtube.com/user/NigerianFoodTV, https://www.instagram.com/nigerianfoodtv/, 250 grams (about 2 cups) Plain Flour /All purpose flour, 1 tablespoonful flavor (vanilla or butterscotch flavor), 1 handful mixed Dry fruits (raisins,sultanas,currants,cherries), 200 grams Chocolate(cut into tiny bits).. you can also use chocolate chips, 70 ml Milk (I used 100ml, because I wanted it a bit runny). * Apple cake recipe oven, to know if it is ready or needs further baking. But all fruit cakes are just variation of this basic recipe sleekman: Hmmm! As I nor know road go Sweden na I said simplest fruit cake recipe. Please Ma, you have not responded to my question, tnx. This yummy fruit cake can be served with any Nigerian drink of choice. 2. That is so true Amora, I will update it now. The name plz. The citrus peels ”upgrades” the flavor, but you can leave it out if you can’t get it. Hi, NigerianFoodTV!! Thank you. the insides of the pan with butter and then dusting with flour. In a separate bowl or cake mixer, cream the butter until it is light and fluffy, then add the Thanks a million Nky. Hello Nky,i want to know the kind of cup you used to measure the rum.is it a measuring cup? Would it make a difference? Feb 22, 2015 - Easy Fruit Cake (Nigerian Christmas Cake) is simply delicious. https://tdyei.blogspot.com/2015/08/easy-fruit-cake-nigerian-christmas-cake.html I am just about to get back into cooking for my family and this site is priceless. Reply. Hi nky love, permit me to use that word *love* cos that's what I gat for you. Dear Laura,Thanks for sharing the recipe of the Fruit Cake.I prepared your recipe. The first on my list would be the all too popular jollof rice. There are many cakes here posted by me and others sent in by blog readers. 2. I will include the recipe now . 1. My next mission is cake baking. Then pour the chocolate ganache on it(see recipe below) Anything that comes to mind! Thanks ma. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nigerianfoodtv and very happy that your family enjoyed it too. Hi HoniMumi, thanks for your lovely feedback, I'm so glad you found the recipe helpful.As for the cake mix, yes most of them do make great cakes, so feel free to use them as directed in the packet.And yes you can bake with sand or hot stone if you don't have an oven. Nigerian Cake is rich and dense and this Fruit cake is not far from it. May God bless your efforts. The combination of the fruits soaked in brandy with the spices and browning is an acquired taste. I'm so glued to your page and I'm loving it ?. At the beginning I was afraid of the result due to my limited cooking experience, but the result was amazing. I changed the fruit to cranberries 1 1/2 cup, figs 1 cup, and apricots 1 cup, and replaced the mace with freshly grated ginger. Is this correct or an error? This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Some people consider it to be too dense and complicated but try thinking of it as having the best bits in a slice - fruits, nuts, spices, butter, sugar etc. Here I share easy, tasty and mouth-watering recipes-. Here are the 7 most popular Nigerian dishes, some of them are pretty easy to replicate, and the rest would require a little more effort. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. I do not bake a lot because I am not a big cake fan. – I didn’t use cherries for this cake, but you can if you want to. Thank you, Hi Ugochi, good to have you here. What is the mixture that is poured over the cake in the photo? You can get them at supermarkets or shops that sell cake things. Nigerian cakes are not light, they are a bit dense and not at all juicy, not too sweet. 250 grams (about 2 cups) Plain Flour /All purpose flour (Note: This recipe requires no cooking or baking. 1. Decorate with pecan halves and finish baking. prepared cake pan(half way) and smooth the top with a spatula. Pls how can I make it without the alcohol? Celebrate the time-honored holiday tradition of fruitcake with these unfussy recipes from the chefs at Food Network. Thanx a million. very cool. Will it make a good cake? Na this one u dey call fruit cake? My Nigerian Food showcases Nigerian recipes and food related articles. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. teaspoon citrus peels(orange, lemon or grapefruit peel). thanks for your lovely feedback, you are so sweet. Break the eggs into a bowl and gradually add it to the butter-sugar mix , as you continue to cream. will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan. Thanks you so so so much for your beautiful feedback and I am so glad you decided to drop a comment. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Whisk the dry ingredients for about 30 seconds … thank you so much Ugo, well appreciated sweetie . enjoy dear and E.hugs and kisses to you too hun , Pls Nky my cake keep getting burnt, what do i do. But if you are in a hurry to make the cake, you can boil it in a pot for 10mins with 2 tablespoonful of sugar and Yes Fega, use all of it , as indicated in this recipe. Nigerian Snacks recipes include: Puff Puff, Nigerian Meat Pie, Chin Chin, Buns, Coconut Candy, Doughnuts, Fish Roll and many more. * How to make Cake Browning, Hello ma. Do I pour the whole mixture into the cake when mixing or do I sieve it out and add fresh rum and zest. Some people consider it to be too dense and complicated but try thinking of it as having the best bits in a slice - fruits, nuts, spices, butter, sugar etc. I’ll advice you to try making this fruit cake just as it is in the recipe. I really love ur all u're doing. And there you have it - an easy Nigerian cake recipe. Nigerian snacks are either baked, deep-fried or roasted. Hi Nky loves ur blog. Kindly reply asap. The combination of the fruits soaked in brandy with the spices and browning is an acquired taste. How many makes a cup if I choose to use the rum instead of brandy, Yes it is and you use 1 cup (about 118ml) more or less to soak the fruits. Add the browning, flavor and alcohol soaked fruits. E-hugs and kisses to you. I would hate to have too much baking powder in my cake. don’t worry your cake will be fine Give me a shout out when you subscribe on youtube or follow Pour the cake batter into the I tried the egusi cooking though I used egg with mine and it was a boom. And (2) I wanted to use the opportunity to once again overcome my phobia for cake … I haven't made cake using butter in a long while i have always used flavorless vegetable oil. * Banana cake recipe I am looking forward to your feedback and can’t wait to see some photos too , Hi Nky,I love your recipe and want to try it out today.but am confused on how to use the citrus peels,do u grate them before boiling and soaking in alcohol or u just extract.pls let me know how to use it in making a fruit cake. This recipe is started in October or November so as to let it mellow before the holidays. Here’s how to prepare it. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Yes it is perfect for the cake It makes an excellent dessert. * How to cover a cake with Fondant You can prepare all the Nigerian snacks recipes on this page in the comfort of your home so what are you still waiting for? Hi Chidinma, you can get chocolate from any good supermarket. It does not matter that I use a bread knife or any other kind.I followed the recipe all the way. You just got a regular visitor , Wow, just seeing your comment now Hi just came across this and I am so in love with this… Please do you have a Facebook or Instagram or YouTube channel so I can follow. Hi Didi, you are to use the whole soaked mixture. Hope to hear from you soon thanks. Our Most-Loved Cake Recipes Cookie Recipes Pie Recipes ... Work the fruit and nuts into batter with hands. All of it. Here how to prepare it: Fruit Cake Ingredients : This recipe makes a well risen Loaf Pan (8.5×2.75 x4.5) deep Cake. Thanks. One-half hour before cake is done, brush top with corn syrup. I guess you meant chocolate paste or spread like Nutella(right? Just came accross ur blog, so excited to try out new stuff. Sieve the flour, baking powder and nutmeg into a bowl and set aside. Step 3 Fill pan 2/3 full with batter. Grease and flour a 19" tube pan. Ij, any cup that gives you 75ml will do just fine. Directions for making the Classic Nigerian Wedding Cake Prepare the cake pan: rub butter inside the pan, pour some flour into the greased pan, shake it such that the flour touches every part of the inside of the pan, then pour out the flour. When do you add the browning? 1. Thanks. Now you know how to bake cake, and you can surprise your friends or relatives. They are the results you get from drying grapes. Hi Jennifer, if this is your first time, Looks good, tastes wonderful, but I have a problem: the cake crumbles when you cut it. This is just to say thank you! 6. I substituted the chocolate in your ganache recipe with chocolate syrup (I'd already shopped before I saw ur site),it might not solid as good, but it'd be eaten up tmre anyway so… And the taste is absolutely fabulous! Put 4 cups (520 g) of all-purpose flour into a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of baking powder. – I also used oldenburger butter, you can get it at all big supermarkets, like shop rite and Park n Shop, at the fridge section. Please how much will this fruit cake cost for the ingredients? where do i get the chocolate in nigeria??? This is what offers the cake the darkish colour. Hi Nky. Please if I don't take alcohol, can I just boil the raisins in sugar and use or I should use directly without boiling? Please how much will it cost to purchase the ingredient? It's a simple chocolate ganache. Is the rum or brandy same as the alcohol u re referring to in the recipe? Hi Thanks for this wonderful recipe. 5. Finally bake in the preheated oven (150ºC or 300ºF) for 1 hour or until the cake is springy to touch and has I grate mine and soak in the alcohol to extract the natural oil and flavors from the peels. Note: the ganache will thicken as it cools. I have visited this site like cray cray these past two days and it wouldn't be fair to not drop a comment, I just made use of your fruit cake recipe, and my brothers are losing their minds! Raisins, sultanas and currants are all different varieties of dried grapes, * How to make Cake in a Sandwich Toaster This Nigerian cake recipe is not the first posted here. Notes: What do you think of cake mix? Good afternoon Nky,just came across your recipe and I can say I love this..I’m a self taught cake baker but I haven’t baked a fruit cake before and I must say this is self explanatory..i bought sun dried mixed fruits from the super market and it contains raisins,sultanas and currant and I want to know if the fruits are enough .. – The citrus peels can be of either orange, lemon or grapefruit or a combination of the three. Would be unfair of me if I don't comment and thank you for your great job. It's okay to buy from a store or order but it's best to bake it at home. And be creative with the decorations! Thanks for the insight. is it from alcoholic red or white wines or brandy, rum, whisky or just any kind of alcohol and if i dont use the alcohol, whats going to happen? More grease to your elbow! – Raisins, sultanas and currants are all different varieties of dried grapes, so feel free to make use of a combination of all or any one you can find. Hello Nky, please should I add the alcohol that I used to soaked the fruit inside the mixture? Leave the mixture for about 4 minutes, to soften the chocolate. orange, lemon or grapefruit or a combination of the three. Can I use that in place of brandy or rum? https://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/nigerian-pancake-recipe-how-to-make thanks 4 all d food recipes. +++********************************************************************+++ It also worked well in the ice-cream cake recipe which I am sharing with you today. There are just too many jollof rice recipes out there but I think this takes the cake. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. 4. Then again I use a stove and rack, so should I reduce the flame very well or same temperature as making other cakes cos I heard fruit cakes takes long to get done. Merry xmas to u, how can ds cake be preserve & for how long & can its still bring out its normal taste after preserving. Easy Chocolate Ganache recipe. on instagram, can’t wait to see you there. Just well balanced the way we love our cakes. and even happier that you returned with a feedback What more can you ask for in a cake. Then using a whisk, mix gently until the whole chocolate is melted and well incorporated.5. Hi Linda, sorry this is coming a year late, hope it helps you or someone else . I have been trying all your baking recipes and wow…i'm eating the short bread snack i learnt from you right now. I feel like I have just struck gold! Nky, this is awesome. As 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons. 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