This chocolate cake highlights Esi's complex connection to the cocoa trade, a symbol of both exploitation and cultural richness in Ghana.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, blend melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
Combine wet and dry ingredients and pour into a greased cake pan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.