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Jamaica Cake

Jamaica Cake recipe

Jamaica Cake is a traditional dessert in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed during celebrations and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 40 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings 8
Calories 2800
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cup Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Butter
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.75 cup Milk
  • 2 tablespoon Rum
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the rum.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 30g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.