Jamaica Cake

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 18, 2003

My whole family loves this cake, they even request it for birthdays etc.! I top the cake with coconut before baking and add a tsp. of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor. This is my favorite cake to make and eat.

—JOLYNN BOTTRELL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 07, 2007

It was good and very simple to make. I would advise to use half the amount of sugar- It was tooooo sweet!.

—Indy

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63 Ratings

Jun 22, 2006

I made a few changes, I used applesauce in place of oil and used half brown sugar and half white sugar as previously suggested. I am not sure if the changes changed the texture...the texture was somewhat fudgy(?) definitely not cake-like. I also greased my pan and dusted it with cinammon and sugar. Yummy! Yummy! My husband did not want me to share any with my coworkers....

—Lei

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Aug 04, 2005

I have made this a few times now, and it is always a hit. I followed some of the previous suggestions and put half brown sugar and half white sugar. I also added cinnamon and cut back the oil. This cake is always better the next day! Definitely a keeper!!!

—LUVSANTERIA

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Jul 07, 2009

Awwww yeah. This is one awesome cake, my friends. I subbed 1 c. sugar plus 3/4. c brown sugar for the 2 c. white, cut the oil in half and used 3 bananas because bananas are made of win. I also shortened the baking time to 45 min @ 300, but that's only because my oven is electric and therefore sucks. But in the end, this is dynamite! Thanks for sharing!

—SPECIALK04

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Apr 17, 2006

This is very similar to a hummingbird layer cake my aunt makes. Since this is made in the sheet cake pan, it's much easier. I frosted the top with cream cheese icing. My family loved it.

—MizzCandi

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Jun 22, 2007

This cake is awesome! I did followed the suggestions of half brown/half white sugar and 1 cup oil. I think i will try apple sauce and add coconut flakes as others have suggested next time.

—Kiburdan

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Nov 18, 2004

My family loves this cake! My husband asks for it often. It's very easy to make and it stays moist. Yes, it tastes even better the next day! I add powdered sugar icing (powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice) after the cake cools. I will make loaves for Christmas gifts this year. Thanks for this delicious recipe! ;-)

—Thankful1

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Nutrition

Calories
552 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
60.9 g
20%

Cholesterol
45 mg
15%

Fat
33.4 g
51%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
5.5 g
11%

Sodium
272 mg
11%

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

Nutritional Information

Jamaica Cake

Serving Size: 1/14 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 552
Calories from Fat: 301

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.4g 51 %
Saturated Fat 4.2g 21 %
Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
Sodium 272mg 11 %
Potassium 201mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 60.9g 20 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 5.5g 11 %
Sugars 37g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 9 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 19 %
Thiamin 34 %
Niacin 23 %
Vitamin B6 9 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 34 %

* 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.