This Jamaican Easter Cake is soft, sweet, moist, and flavorful, which make a delicious snack when it is eaten with a slice of cheddar cheese. However, it is just as good by itself also.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups Grace Browning (Buy Now)
- 1 tbsp Guava Jam (Buy Now)
- 2 oz Margarine
- 1 bottle stout
- 1/2 cup(s) wine
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 medium egg (optional)
- 8 oz dark sugar
- 1 lb counter flour
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp mixed spice
- 1/4 lb mixed peel, chopped
- 1/4 lb raisins, soaked
DIRECTIONS:
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Melt margarine and allow to cool, then add stout, wine, vanilla, Grace Browning, Guava Jam and beaten egg (if used).
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Stir in the sugar and mix until all the granules are dissolved.
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Mix together all the dry ingredients then add the chopped mixed peel and raisins.
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Combine liquid mixture with dry ingredients and mix well.
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Scrape the batter into a greased loaf pan 12"x4"x3".
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Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
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Cool on a cooling rack.
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To Glaze: Combine 2 tablespoons honey with two tablespoons water and bring to a boil; remove from flame and use a pastry brush to apply it over the surface of the bun.
- To Serve: Serve with slices of cheese.
- Enjoy
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