Jamaican spice bun
A dark, sticky, fruity spiced loaf traditionally eaten at Easter with a slice of cheese.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.25 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Grease and line a 900 g loaf tin.
- 2
Mix the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate, spices and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
In a jug, whisk the sugar, treacle, melted butter, milk, egg and vanilla until smooth.
- 4
Pour into the dry mix and stir briefly until just combined. Fold in the raisins. The batter should be thick but pourable.
- 5
Spoon into the tin and bake for 55 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean and the top is dark and cracked.
55 min - 6
Cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then turn out. Serve in thick slices with butter or sharp cheddar. It keeps well for 4 days wrapped.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.