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Rock Cakes/Buns

Yield14 rock buns
Source

Recipe submitted by Chef Mazie Miller.

Cook/Bake Time26 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
CategoriesCakes
Meal CourseSnack
Meal TimeSnacks
SeasonAll Year

Ingredients

  • Cups counter flour
  • Packet grace coconut milk powder
  • Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1⁄2 Teaspoons nutmeg
  • Ounces grace hello margarine
  • Cup dark sugar
  • 1⁄4 Cup raisins, soaked
  • Whole egg, beaten
  • Ounces water or milk
  • Teaspoon vanilla
  • Whole maraschino cherries

Method

1. Combine flour, Grace Coconut Milk Powder, baking powder and nutmeg and mix for even distribution.

2. Add Grace Hello Margarine and use a dough blender or your finger tips to gently rub the margarine into the dry mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.

3. Mix in the dark sugar and soaked raisins using a wooden spoon.

4. Combine beaten egg, water or milk and vanilla; make a well in the center and pour in the liquid.

5. Combine the mixture using two forks. Do not over mix.

6. Drop rock buns by spoonfuls onto a greased baking tray and bake at 350°F for 26 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a cooling rack.

7. Rinse the maraschino cherries and cut each into 4 pieces. Use one piece of cherry to decorate each rock bun.

Notes

Mix in 1 cup shredded coconut with the raisins to provide additional texture and flavour.

To serve

Serve with slices of Tastee Cheese.