The New Way To Cake

Benjamina Ebuehi · The New Way To Cake

Plantains are the food of my childhood. If you grew up in an African or Caribbean household, you know that the smell of sweet fried plantains wafting through the house was enough to make you do a happy dance. While traditionally eaten as part of a savory meal, when ripe enough, underneath that black mottled skin lies a sweetness that lends itself beautifully to desserts such as this.