Description
This Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread is a traditional Caribbean treat made with grated coconut, raisins, cherries, and warm spices, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup grated coconut (fresh or desiccated)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped mixed peel
- 1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the grated coconut, raisins, mixed peel, and cherries. Stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, evaporated milk, water, vanilla extract, and beaten egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use fresh or desiccated coconut, but fresh coconut gives a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of dried fruit to your preference.
- This bread keeps well for several days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
