Bulla cake explained

Bulla cake
Alternate Name:Bullah
Country:Jamaica
Type:Cake
Main Ingredient:Molasses, flour

Bulla cake, usually referred to as bulla, is a rich Jamaican cake made with molasses[1] and spiced with ginger and nutmeg, sometimes dark-colored and other times light-colored. Bulla are small loaves that are flat and round. They are inexpensive and easy to make using molasses, flour and baking soda. Bulla is traditionally a popular treat for schoolchildren.[2]

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Grace Cameron Bulla pear & A likely pair September 25, 2003 Jamaica Gleaner
  2. Rebecca Tortello Sweet & dandy - The history of Jamaican sweets February 7, 2009 The Gleaner (Jamaica)
  3. Mark Wignall Why Jamaica is poor August 25, 2005 Jamaica Observer
  4. Dwight Bellanfante Hundreds mourn Kenneth Rattray January 09, 2005 Jamaica Observer