Description
Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread is a moist and flavorful Caribbean loaf made with grated coconut, dried fruits, and warm spices. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or tea time and doesn’t require yeast, making it beginner-friendly.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup grated fresh coconut (or unsweetened desiccated coconut)
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cherries or mixed peel
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 tablespoon melted butter (plus more for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir in the sugar, grated coconut, raisins, and dried cherries or mixed peel.
- In a separate bowl, combine the evaporated milk, water, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and melted butter.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve as is or with butter.
Notes
Use unsweetened coconut to prevent dryness.
Optional add-ins include chopped nuts or a splash of rum for a richer flavor.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for a week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Warm slices in the microwave or toast for a crispy edge.
Can be made vegan by substituting evaporated milk with coconut milk and using plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
