How to Make Nairobi Chocolate Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Introducing the Nairobi Chocolate Cake – a decadent and indulgent dessert that will satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings. This rich and moist cake is a beloved classic that hails from Nairobi, Kenya, and has become a staple at many gatherings and celebrations. Its deep, fudgy flavor and velvety texture make it a crowd-pleaser for all ages, and it's the perfect way to cap off any meal on a sweet note.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch layer cake

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, salt, cocoa powder, 3/4 cup water, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup water and beat for another 2 minutes.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven until the surface of the cake springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    508 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 505mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 181mg