Best 4 Barbadian Plain Cake Recipes
Barbadian Plain Cake is a staple in the Bajan kitchen, often served during special occasions such as tea time, Christmas, and Easter. This dense, flavorful cake, also known as Bajan Hard Bread, boasts a moist interior with a slightly crunchy exterior. Typically, the cake consists of simple ingredients commonly found in Caribbean households. In this article, we will explore the art of creating the perfect Barbadian Plain Cake. We will provide a step-by-step guide, along with a list of essential ingredients and helpful tips, to ensure a delicious outcome. From selecting the right rum and spices to achieving the ideal consistency, we will guide you through each stage of the baking process, so you can impress your family and friends with this classic Barbadian treat.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BARBADIAN CAKE
Make and share this Barbadian Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Jim Jr
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 Cake, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Lightly grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch bundt pan.
- By hand, with a spatula, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs all at once and beat well.
- Sift the flour and the baking powder together.
- Add to butter mixture along with 1 cup of the milk.
- Continue to beat well (the batter will be doughy).
- Add the remaining 1 cup of milk along with the vanilla and almond extracts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 400F for 1 hour.
- Reduce heat to 350F and continue baking for 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1618.2, Fat 102.4, SaturatedFat 62.8, Cholesterol 472.6, Sodium 1194.5, Carbohydrate 154.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 76.5, Protein 20.9
BARBADIAN PLAIN CAKE
My grandmother, Gladys Payne Gittens, came here from Barbados about 1906. She read this to me over the phone when I was in law school in 1978. Thanks to my friend Elayne, the Soulful Yenta, to whom I gave a copy, I was able to find this on Mother's Day. It's a great simple pound cake, good with tea.
Provided by Bernadette Beekman
Categories Desserts Cakes Pound Cake Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch bundt pan.
- By hand with a spatula cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs all at once and beat well.
- Sift the flour and the baking powder together. Add to butter mixture along with 1 cup of the milk. Continue to beat well (the batter will be doughy). Add the remaining 1 cup of milk along with the vanilla, and almond extracts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 146.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 441.5 mg, Sugar 27.3 g
BARBADIAN PLAIN CAKE
My grandmother, Gladys Payne Gittens, came here from Barbados about 1906. She read this to me over the phone when I was in law school in 1978. Thanks to my friend Elayne, the Soulful Yenta, to whom I gave a copy, I was able to find this on Mother's Day. It's a great simple pound cake, good with tea.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Pound Cake
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch bundt pan.
- By hand with a spatula cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs all at once and beat well.
- Sift the flour and the baking powder together. Add to butter mixture along with 1 cup of the milk. Continue to beat well (the batter will be doughy). Add the remaining 1 cup of milk along with the vanilla, and almond extracts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 146.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 441.5 mg, Sugar 27.3 g
BAJAN BLACK CAKE
This recipe is a version of the traditional fruit cakes made for Christmas but from a Caribbean point of view. This fruit cake, or variations, is served all over the Caribbean during the Christmas/New Years period. Bajan is another term for someone from Barbados.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Dessert
Time 3h35m
Yield 2 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mince the fruit and soak in 1 cup of rum with spices, essences, nuts, jam and 1/4 lb sugar. Mix ingredients well and put in a jar, cover and allow mixture to steep for 3 weeks or more.
- When ready to bake, cook fruit over a low heat with 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. Cream the butter/margarine and remaining sugar well and add eggs beating in one at a time. Add this to the fruit mixture. Stir in enough browning to make the mixture dark brown in color. Add the flour and baking powder last.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place mixture into 2 baking pans that are greased and lined with 2 sheets of waxed paper. Fill the pans 3/4 full.
- Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Test with skewer before removing from oven.
- As soon as cakes are removed from oven, prick all over with skewer and pour slowly over them a mixture of rum and wine which the cakes will absorb.
- Allow to remain in baking pans for 2 to 3 days to fully absorb liquor before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 8416.3, Fat 244.7, SaturatedFat 129.1, Cholesterol 1418, Sodium 4074.6, Carbohydrate 1403.6, Fiber 110.9, Sugar 482.2, Protein 91.4
Tips:
- Use quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cake.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the mixture, making the cake lighter and more tender.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the mixture from curdling.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding it to the mixture. This will help to ensure that the cake is light and airy.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Barbadian plain cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying dessert, give Barbadian plain cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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