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Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread

Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread: A Tropical Delight Awaits

Indulge in Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread, a delightful treat that captures the flavor of the tropics with every bite.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: Dessert Recipe, Easy Baking, sweet bread, Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread, tropical bread
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 180kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • greased loaf pan
  • spatula

Ingredients

For the Bread

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all of your ingredients and equipment.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  • Fold in the shredded coconut evenly throughout the batter.
  • Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.

Notes

Wrap your Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to a week. Enjoy it toasted for an extra special treat!

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg