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Charmaine Wilkerson’s debut novel is a story of how the inheritance of betrayals, secrets, memories, and even names, can shape relationships and history. Deeply evocative and beautifully written, Black Cake is an extraordinary journey through the life of a family changed forever by the choices of its matriarch.
The recipe, written on lined notebook paper by my other mother, did more than bring back memories. It eventually stepped off the page and worked its way into the broad landscape of my imagination, inspiring the title of my debut novel, Black Cake. Wilkerson at age three.
In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording.
Delightfully juicy and stunningly wise, Black Cake is a winner. I really liked the way Black Cake began. Eleanor Bennett has died and she has left an eight hour audio recording to be heard by her grown children, in the presence of each other and her lawyer.
Q: Can I use a different cut of beef for this recipe? A: Yes, you…
Q: Can I use a different type of vinegar instead of rice vinegar? A: Yes,…
Q: Can I use any type of rice for Fried Ginger Rice Tea? A: Yes,…
Q: Can I use canned water chestnuts instead of fresh ones for this recipe? A:…
Q: Can I use a regular pot instead of an electric pressure cooker for this…
Q: Can I use other types of fish for this recipe? A: Yes, while Norwegian…