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Sorrel Cake

Cultural Context

Sorrel cake is a traditional Caribbean dessert, particularly popular in Jamaica during the Christmas season. The cake highlights the unique flavor of sorrel, a tart, red plant often used in drinks and dishes across the Caribbean. This festive cake is a celebration of local ingredients and is often enjoyed at family gatherings and holiday festivities. Today, variations can be found in many Caribbean communities, showcasing the versatility of this beloved ingredient.

CaribbeanJMdessert
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup Butter
1 cup Sugar
2 cups All purpose Flour
1 packet Coconut Milk Powder 5g
1/4 cup bread crumbs
5 medium Eggs
3 cups Fruits - Fruits include mixed peel, raisins, currants, cherries (soaked in Fruit Wine and Jamaican White Rum)
1 tsp Mix Spice
2 tbsp Ginger Powder
1 tsp Cinnamon Podwer
1 tsp Nutmeg
2 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Rose Water
3 tbsp Ginger extract juice
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Red food coloring paste (optional)
3 Corkfull Sorrel rum liquor
1/3 cup rum
2 corkfull coconut rum

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease and flour a cake pan.

3

In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5

Stir in the vanilla extract, rose water, and ginger extract juice.

6

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix spice.

7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.

8

Fold in the fruits, ginger powder, and coconut milk powder gently.

9

If using, add the red food coloring paste and mix until combined.

10

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

11

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

12

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Sorrell Cake

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