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Coconut Rock Buns

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Author: Imma Published:2/24/2014Updated:5/22/2021
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Coconut Rock Buns – super easy and crunchy hard exterior buns with a surprisingly light and chewy interior. Best served as snacks or breakfast with warm coffee or hot coco!

Coconut rock buns

Coconut rock buns, what can I say? They remind me of the scones that we use to make in high school only these taste better and are much more tender. The ones we use to make were hard as rocks. These have a super crunchy hard exterior with a surprisingly light and chewy interior and they’re heavily flavored with nutmeg, grated orange and vanilla.

Coconut rock buns

My son loves raisins so it’s no surprise that he always fights with me over these buns. I couldn’t even take pictures, the first time around; I doubled the recipe so I could have enough for the photo shoot.

Coconut bun

Coconut rock buns also known as rock cakes are enjoyed in Caribbean particular in Jamaica, Guyana and Trinidad.

Super easy to make, they come together in no time and lends itself to countless variations with dried fruit and flavor.

Coconut rock buns

They are a perfect snack. You may serve them for breakfast with milk or they’re great on their own.

 

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Coconut Rock Buns

Coconut Rock Buns - super easy and crunchy hard exterior buns with a surprisingly light and chewy interior. Best served as snacks or breakfast with warm coffee or hot choco!Adapted from http://www.trinigourmet.com/index.php/coconut-rock-buns-recipe/
4.8 from 5 votes
Prep: 8 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 23 mins
Caribbean
Servings 8 - 10 buns

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour sifted
  • 1-2 teaspoon grated orange
  • ½ cup butter diced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • In a medium bowl, whisk or sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, grated orange, nutmeg and salt
  • Work in the butter just until the mixture is unevenly crumbly; it's OK for some larger chunks of butter to remain unincorporated. Stir in the raisins and coconut flakes
  • Whisk together eggs and vanilla
  • Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until all is moistened and holds together (like a ball)
  • Put dough on floured surface, and pat (gently!) with your hands only.
  • Fold dough over on itself about 5 times, and then gently press down.
  • Shape into 8 – 10 rocks or you may use a cookie cutter. Sprinkle with demerara sugar.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned
  • Remove, let it cool and serve

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 333kcal (17%)| Carbohydrates: 42g (14%)| Protein: 5g (10%)| Fat: 16g (25%)| Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)| Cholesterol: 71mg (24%)| Sodium: 268mg (12%)| Potassium: 199mg (6%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 13g (14%)| Vitamin A: 415IU (8%)| Vitamin C: 0.6mg (1%)| Calcium: 55mg (6%)| Iron: 2.1mg (12%)
Author: Imma
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean
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  1. Maimuna says

    Posted on 4/7 at 6:14AM

    Hi imma, I would love to try this recipe, can you pls suggest something I can use in place of the Demerara sugar and must the coconut flakes be dry? As always love love your recipes and ❤️ you.

    Reply
  2. Carin says

    Posted on 2/3 at 10:46AM

    Do you use unsweetened coconut?

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 2/3 at 10:33PM

      Hi, Carin, I use unsweetened for this one.

      Reply
  3. Hyline dawkins says

    Posted on 11/1 at 9:40AM

    This recipient is mouthwatering

    Reply
  4. Gcinile says

    Posted on 9/26 at 10:28AM

    In certain African countries, we don’t have the light or dark brown soft sugar, you have and use in the USA. We instead have granulated brown, white and castor sugar, so what can I use instead of the brown sugar thanks .

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 9/27 at 4:52PM

      Use castor sugar sugar.

      Reply
  5. Denecia D Furlonge says

    Posted on 5/15 at 5:55AM

    5 stars
    Made these for the first time yesterday. I tripled the recipe and made 30 of them and they were a HIT!! The family has devoured them. Thanks soo much. I have been searching for a recipe for ages as all the recipes I’ve found seem to spread like cookies when I bake them.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 5/16 at 5:39AM

      Awesome!! I am so glad this was a hit with your family. I can certainly see them devouring them :)! Thanks for the feedback Denacia!

      Reply
  6. Aisha Tayub says

    Posted on 12/3 at 10:13AM

    In the ingredients you mention half cup demerera is this within the mix or does this go on top?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/7 at 4:29AM

      The demerara sugar goes on top, not inside .

      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    Posted on 6/18 at 11:57AM

    Have made this recipe many times. Did not change anything. Delicious indeed!!!
    5 stars

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 6/19 at 8:30PM

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Melissa. I appreciate it.

      Reply
  8. Kelsey says

    Posted on 11/12 at 6:56PM

    I didn’t see quantity of grated orange on the ingredient list

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/12 at 7:56PM

      Recipe updated.

      Reply
  9. gavin says

    Posted on 11/5 at 12:07PM

    5 stars
    rock buns are nice and is easy to make i love them a lot

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 11/5 at 12:11PM

      Me too! Gavin. I make and freeze and bake whenever the craving hits.

      Reply
  10. James says

    Posted on 10/3 at 11:00AM

    5 stars
    These came out nice and brown with an amazing flavor . Thanks

    Reply
  11. Jehancancook says

    Posted on 3/10 at 8:48AM

    I love rock buns!! We have our version in Guyana also, this looks amazing!

    Reply
  12. Rose says

    Posted on 3/3 at 9:09AM

    In step 3, you mentioned to add chocolate. Do you mean raisins cos there’s no chocolate listed in the ingredients?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 3/3 at 9:24AM

      Good catch! Silly me must have been thinking about chocolate- updated . Thanks

      Reply
  13. Baks says

    Posted on 2/28 at 7:48AM

    This is good. My daughter was so excited following your recipe.she said it is so easy to follow. Thank u so much for sharing.
    Can u please post a cameroonian fish roll and meat pie recipe please. We will love to try it this weekend if possible. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/28 at 8:43AM

      I already have fish roll featured here http://africanbites.com/?p=3377 and meat pie featured here http://africanbites.com/?p=3377. Let me know how you like them.

      Reply
  14. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    Posted on 2/26 at 7:21AM

    Love it! And so everyone knows they aren’t rock hard haha. I’m Jamaican and we used to make this all the time :)!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/26 at 4:52PM

      Jessica, they definitely are not rock hard! Chewy and Crusty inside. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  15. Sadie says

    Posted on 2/26 at 6:14AM

    4 stars
    Just what I was looking for!
    Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 2/26 at 4:54PM

      You are Welcome! Let me know how you like em!

      Reply
      • Sadie says

        Posted on 2/27 at 5:07AM

        They were wonderful!

      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 2/28 at 8:46AM

        Thanks for feed back Sadie.

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