Dessert
Chigumu (Malawian Banana Maize Cake)

Chigumu (Malawian Banana Maize Cake)

Malawi

55Minutes
EasyLevel
8Serves
9Steps
About

A lightly sweetened Malawian cake of maize flour and mashed banana, traditionally baked between two pots over charcoal and sold warm at markets.

Equipment
  • Cake tin or ovenproof dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork
  • Whisk
Ingredients
Maize flour1.5 cups
Plain flour0.5 cup
Ripe bananas3
Sugar0.5 cup
Eggs2
Milk0.75 cup
Vegetable oil0.33 cup
Baking powder2 tsp
Bicarbonate of soda0.5 tsp
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