Trinidad Sweetbread

Name: Trinidad Sweetbread
Ingredients: 0.5 pound butter, softened; 4.5 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

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

Recipe by Bernadette

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 5x9 inch loaf pans and set aside.
Blend together the butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk and almond extract.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and stir.
Add coconut, coarsely mixed dry chopped fruit and raisins. Mix well and pour into prepared loaf tins.
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)

1063	Calories
30g	Fat
189g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 1063
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	38%
Saturated Fat 21g	106%
Cholesterol 109mg	36%
Sodium 1363mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 189g	69%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 98g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 708mg	54%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 522mg	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.