Rock cake

rock bun, coconut bun

A rock cake, also called a rock bun, is a small cake with a rough surface resembling a rock. they were promoted by the ministry of food during the second world war since they require fewer eggs and less sugar than ordinary cakes, an important savings in a time of strict rationing. traditional recipes bulked them with oatmeal, which was more readily available than white flour.

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