Ingredients for Jamaican Mystery Cake
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Bananas
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Instant Coffee
- Coffee Liqueur
- Banana
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional)
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How to Make Jamaican Mystery Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas and chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then blend in the dissolved instant coffee mixture.
- Once the cake is completely cool, slice it horizontally in half.
- Place the bottom layer, cut-side up, on a serving platter.
- Slice 1-2 bananas and arrange them evenly over the bottom layer.
- Drizzle with Grand Marnier (if using).
- Spread half of the icing over the bananas.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the top with the remaining icing.
- Garnish with chopped walnuts.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
268g
Fat
122g
Carbs
33g
