Jamaican Easter Bun
Experience the rich, spiced flavors of a traditional **Jamaican Easter Bun**, a beloved holiday treat that's perfect for festive gatherings or enjoying year-round. This soft, moist loaf boasts a delightful blend of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, combined with the deep, caramel-like notes of molasses, honey, and Guinness stout. Packed with plump raisins, candied citrus peel, and optional cherries, every bite offers a burst of sweetness balanced by a hint of bitterness from the stout. Easy to prepare in under 90 minutes, this fragrant bun is traditionally served sliced and paired with sharp cheddar cheese, creating a sweet and savory combo that's simply irresistible. Perfect for Easter celebrations or any occasion, this recipe is sure to become a cherished family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Molasses
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 cup Guinness stout (or similar dark beer)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Dried raisins
- 0.5 cup Mixed peel (candied citrus peel)
- 0.25 cup Cherries (halved, optional)
- 0.5 cup Butter (melted)
- 2 large Eggs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the brown sugar, molasses, honey, and Guinness stout. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves fully, and then remove the mixture from the heat. Allow it to cool slightly.
Once cooled, whisk in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs into the liquid mixture until well combined.
Gradually add the liquid mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients, mixing gently until a smooth batter forms.
Stir in the dried raisins, mixed peel, and optional halved cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the Easter bun from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve with your favorite sharp cheddar cheese for a traditional Jamaican Easter treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.0 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.8 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2398 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 995.8 g | 362% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 566.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.5 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 842 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 37.7 mg | 209% | |
| Potassium | 4786 mg | 102% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
