Grenadian Spice Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 25, 2006

Yummy! I made this cake with a little bit of changes. Used evaporated milk instead of milk,also added a teaspoon of honey, some raisins and almond. Changing milk to evaporated milk made the cake a bit richer and moist, if you like your cake a bit dense. I tried using regular milk and the cake turn out like any normal cake.Easy,no hassle and delicious! A keeper indeed.

—ZAKIAH

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 16, 2010

The flavor of this cake was pretty mild. Just "Okay". I even added a little extra spices due to other reviewers commenting on the lack of spice. I baked mine in a round 8 or 9 inch baking pan for 35 minutes. Put a tooth pick in and it came out clean. When I cut it there was still some raw dough in the center. I put it back in the oven but it wasn't quite right, of course. The top was getting brown so if I make this again I will put some foil on top to try for a better result. I gently scooped the flour into the measuring cup as I always do with baked goods. The result for me was that the cake texture was soft and tender. Less dense than a pound cake but more dense than a white or yellow cake. I also found this cake to be a little too sweet for my preferences. Next time I'll withhold some sugar. I even put a tablespoon of lemon juice in because I had no zest. So I found it particularly too sweet. I also found it to be a bit too oily. I wish I'd subbed half a cup of apple sauce. I think with some fiddling this could be a very good recipe. I also think it could make a delicious sweet bread if pecans were added and it was baked in the loaf pan as directed. I may try this again at Christmas time and see what comes of it.

—Nikolette T

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45 Ratings

Nov 09, 2003

When a friend returned from a Grenada vacation and gave me a little souvenir basket of nutmeg, mace and other spices, I looked on the Web for a Genadian recipe to make to thank her. I found this Genadian Spice Cake. (None of my several Caribbean cuisine cookbooks had anything like it.) It was fabulous! Gloriously fragrant and moist. A total delight on the first try. It will surely become one of our family's stable sweet desserts/snacks.

—ALMADENMIKE

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Dec 20, 2003

This spice cake is easy to make and the flavor is so wonderful; i would recommend this recipes for any function, gathering, just anything !!

—KDIVINE16

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Nov 14, 2007

Loved the smell of the spices! OMG how this reminds me of home! (yes Grenada). My aunt would be so proud of me for making this, I miss her! lol...It's a keeper, I will make this again & again! Yummy for breakfast as well! It's more like a bread, or *buns* Caribbean ppl do you know what I mean? Remember Christmas bun?! I miss those!

—~*~Tropical Spice~*~

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Sep 19, 2008

What a wonderful flavor of Grenada! I love the smell of these spices. I follow recipe exactly. Excellent texture and flavor. Definitely I will make it again.

—DiamondGirl amanecer

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Mar 10, 2004

HUGE hit with adults as well as with children. Very fresh, delicious flavor, almost like pound cake. Recipe doubles just fine.

—PBOTHWELL

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Nov 09, 2003

My son won a blue ribbon in 4-H last year for this recipie. Thank you for putting it online! P.S.- We used the Coffee Icing submitted by Carol with this. They made the perfect combination.

—4HMAMA

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Nutrition

Calories
334 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
41.8 g
13%

Cholesterol
95 mg
32%

Fat
17.2 g
26%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
4.2 g
8%

Sodium
64 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grenadian Spice Cake

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 334
Calories from Fat: 155

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.2g 26 %
Saturated Fat 10.4g 52 %
Cholesterol 95mg 32 %
Sodium 64mg 3 %
Potassium 61mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 41.8g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 4.2g 8 %
** Sugars 25.7g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 12 %
Thiamin 18 %
Niacin 17 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 25 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.