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Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread

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A rich, moist, and slightly sweet bread filled with grated coconut and raisins. This Trinidadian classic is perfect as a snack, breakfast, or dessert, capturing the tropical flavors of the Caribbean.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup grated fresh or dried coconut
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  4. Stir in the grated coconut and raisins (if using).
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice the bread and serve as a snack, with tea, or as a sweet treat.

Notes

  • You can use either fresh or dried coconut for this recipe, depending on availability.
  • If you prefer a sweeter bread, you can increase the sugar slightly.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the batter.

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