A traditional coconut and fruit bread from the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean.
Ingredients
- ½ pound butter, softened
- 4 ½ cups white sugar
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 9 cups all-purpose flour
- 9 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
- 1 cup raisins
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 5×9 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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 1063 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat30g | 38% |
Saturated Fat21g | 106% |
Cholesterol109mg | 36% |
Sodium1363mg | 59% |
Total Carbohydrate189g | 69% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 24% |
Total Sugars98g | |
Protein15g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 6% |
Calcium708mg | 54% |
Iron7mg | 39% |
Potassium522mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Powered by the ESHA Research Database ? 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved
source by allrecipe
Leave feedback about this