Bulla cake
Bulla cake, usually referred to as bulla, is a rich Jamaican cake made with molasses[1] and spiced with ginger[2] and nutmeg, sometimes dark-colored and other times light-colored. Bulla are small loaves that are flat and round.[2] They are inexpensive and easy to make using molasses, flour and baking soda.[2] Bulla is traditionally a popular treat for schoolchildren.[2]
Bulla cake from a Los Angeles bakery | |
| Alternative names | Bullah |
|---|---|
| Type | Cake |
| Place of origin | Jamaica |
| Main ingredients | Molasses, flour |
A traditional food of Jamaica, the bulla cake has been used as an emblem and symbol related to development on the island nation.[3] Former solicitor general of Jamaica Kenneth Rattray was a fan of bulla.[4]
References
- Grace Cameron Bulla pear & A likely pair Archived June 13, 2007, at the Wayback Machine September 25, 2003 Jamaica Gleaner
- Rebecca Tortello Sweet & dandy - The history of Jamaican sweets Archived 2009-04-22 at the Wayback Machine February 7, 2009 The Gleaner (Jamaica)
- Mark Wignall Why Jamaica is poor Archived January 13, 2006, at the Wayback Machine August 25, 2005 Jamaica Observer
- Dwight Bellanfante Hundreds mourn Kenneth Rattray Archived January 12, 2006, at the Wayback Machine January 09, 2005 Jamaica Observer
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