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Bulla cake

A dense, sweet molasses cake typical of Jamaica, long sold on the street. Its texture is soft and slightly sticky, with a caramelised flavour reminiscent of ginger.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

324 kcal per serving

Protein
5.7 g
Carbohydrates
42.5 g
of which sugars
21.3 g
Fat
14.1 g
Fiber
1.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 175 °C and butter a loaf tin.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, spices and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the softened butter with the brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add the molasses and the egg, then mix well.
  5. Fold in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  7. Let it cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.

Variations and tips

Spiced bulla. Add a pinch of ground cloves and a little nutmeg for a stronger flavour.

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Original Ecomely recipe.