Trinidad Sweetbread

A traditional coconut and fruit bread from the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean.

• Calories: 1063 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 9 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 4 ½ cups white sugar
• ½ pound butter, softened
• 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 9 tablespoons baking powder
• 6 cups shredded coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 5x9 inch loaf pans and set aside.

Step 2

Blend together the butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk and almond extract.

Step 3

Sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and stir.

Step 4

Add coconut, coarsely mixed dry chopped fruit and raisins. Mix well and pour into prepared loaf tins.

Step 5

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.