Rum Cake. In Jamaica, rum is used for everything from making cocktails to clearing stuffy noses in local homes. So when rum found its way into the cakes, it became a tradition.

Sometimes referred to as bulla cake, these sweet, flat rolls are spiced with ginger and, often, molasses. They are a popular snack for school children and can also be filled with butter or cheese ...

Its wares – sweet-smelling coconut bread, spice fruit buns, bulla cake, patties and more – are now distributed across the city and as far away as Baltimore.