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Jamaican Ginger Bulla Cake Recipe

Jamaican Ginger Bulla Cake Recipe

Here is my favorite step-by-step traditional recipe for this Jamaican treat. Follow through for a culinary adventure that will cure your sweet tooth with warmth and zest.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 6 people
Calories 482 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Different sizes of mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp. of unsalted butter
  • 1.5 tsp. of baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. of cinnamon powder
  • 3 tsp. of grated/ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp. Allspice
  • ¼ tsp. of salt
  • 1 ¼ cup of packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. of molasses
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ cup of water

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat and prepare
  • Preheat your oven to 177℃ and line the baking sheet with the silicone mat or parchment paper and put aside ready to use.
  • Step 2: Mix your dry ingredients
  • Mix your dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl- flour, baking soda, baking powder, allspice, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and whist thoroughly to combine.
  • Step 3: Cream the sugar and butter
  • In another mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, butter, water, vanilla and molasses.
  • Step 4: Mix dry and wet ingredients
  • Make a well at the center of the flour mix and pour the butter mixture, stir with a wooden spoon into a soft but slightly sticky dough.
  • Dust a clean surface with flour and transfer the dough there, knead it into a smooth dough.
  • Step 5: Finish preparing the dough
  • Roll the dough to a half inch thickness and cut circular shapes the size of a biscuit. You can use a medium-sized bowl or biscuit cutter
  • Step 6: Bake and serve
  • Arrange them on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes.
  • Once baked, brush some melted butter for some glow, allow them to cool and serve.
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