Jamaican Rock Cake Recipe
Jamaican Rock Cake is a delectable dessert that has been enjoyed by Jamaicans, young and old, for many years. I know the term 'rock cake' might sound like an unpleasant eating experience, but I assure you it's not. It's called a 'rock cake' because of its rough surface that resembles a rock.
Ingredients
- 3 cup counter flour
- 1 packet coconut milk powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup dark sugar
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 large egg beaten
- 4 ounce water or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 whole maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Combine flour, coconut milk powder, baking powder and nutmeg and mix for even distribution.
- Add margarine and use a dough blender or your finger tips to gently rub the margarine into dry mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Mix in the dark sugar and soaked raisins using a wooden spoon.
- Combine beaten egg, water or milk and vanilla; make a well in the center and pour in the liquid.
- Combine the mixture using two forks. Do not over mix!
- Drop rock buns by spoonfuls onto a greased baking tray and bake at 180°C/350°F for 26 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a cooling rack.
- Rinse the maraschino cherries and cut each into 4 pieces. Use one piece of cherry to decorate each rock bun.