Description
Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread is a traditional Caribbean treat made with grated coconut, raisins, and spices, perfect as a snack or dessert. It’s a moist, dense quick bread with a delightful tropical flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups grated coconut (fresh or desiccated)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped mixed peel or cherries
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- Optional: additional sugar and coconut flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add grated coconut, raisins, and mixed peel or cherries to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional sugar and coconut flakes on top for a crunchy topping.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh coconut for best flavor, but desiccated coconut works well too.
- Customize with your favorite dried fruits like cranberries or chopped dates.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
