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The Histoy of Nigerian Fruit Cake (reloaded)

Every Year Nigerians like to bake something called a Fruit Cake for Christmas…but how did something that was traditionally eaten by roman soldiers make it to Nigeria. Well, lets dive in….Fruitcake doesn't exactly have the best reputation. Although it has the word "cake" in it, it's nothing like the birthday cake you're probably used to. Made with dried fruits and lots of nuts, fruitcake is typically on the more dry side, with no sweet sugary frosting or add-ons to be found. Still, this is one food item that has a surprising history—it's been around for much longer than you would think.

Shuku Shuku or Coconut Balls

Shuku Shuku is another classic Nigerian dessert but this one is a bit diffrent as it is atributed to having its origins in the North of the Country. Diffrent to other traditional nigerian desserts that are often fried, this one is baked and made of mostly butter and coconuts.

Nigerian Coconut Candy

In this space I have shared so many healthy sweet dishes and this one is no different. Plantain and Sweet potato have become my favorite ingredients when baking cake. Honestly, the first time I made Sweet potato cookies I couldn’t get over the fact that I was using Potatoes for baking sweet dishes.

Sweet Potato & Plantain Chocolate Cake

In this space I have shared so many healthy sweet dishes and this one is no different. Plantain and Sweet potato have become my favorite ingredients when baking cake. Honestly, the first time I made Sweet potato cookies I couldn’t get over the fact that I was using Potatoes for baking sweet dishes.

Nigerian Yam Porridge (Potash, Asaro)

This Nigerian Yam Porridge is the perfect comfort food. Made with Yams and a few other easily available ingredients that make this dish super rich in healthy ingredients and packed full of flavors that will keep you wanting more. Like many recipes, this one has many names and can be found in a number of countries including Cameroon where Yam Porridge is referred to as Sese Yam.