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Coconut Rock Cake

Cultural Context

Coconut Rock Cake has its roots in Jamaica, where coconut is a staple ingredient in many traditional dishes. This delightful dessert is often enjoyed during festive occasions, celebrating the island's rich agricultural heritage. Its unique texture and flavor come from the combination of coconut and spices, making it a beloved treat. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean and beyond, as coconut desserts gain popularity worldwide.

JamaicanJMdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1.5 to 2 cups freshly grated coconut
2 cups baking flour
0.5 cup sugar
0.25 cup currants
0.25 cup mixed peel and cherries
0.5 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
freshly grated nutmeg
cinnamon powder
0.25 cup vegetable margarine
1 tablespoon vanilla essence
1 cup coconut milk

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique taste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

1

Add 1.5 to 2 cups of freshly grated coconut to a bowl.

2

Add 2 cups of baking flour to the bowl.

3

Add 0.5 cup of sugar to the mixture.

4

Add 0.25 cup of currants and 0.25 cup of mixed peel and cherries to the bowl.

5

Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, freshly grated nutmeg, and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder to the bowl.

6

Mix the ingredients well.

7

Add 0.25 cup of vegetable margarine and mix until the texture resembles bread crumbs.

8

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence to the mixture.

9

Gradually add 1 cup of coconut milk while mixing, ensuring the texture remains rugged and not smooth.

10

Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking tray lined with grease paper.

11

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

12

Allow the rock cakes to cool for a bit before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Rock CakeCoconut Cake

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