Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread

Name: Trinidad Coconut Sweet Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 2 cups candied peel (or chopped dried mixed fruit); 1 and 1/2 cups pecans (chopped); 1 cup raisins/sultana; 3 cups shredded coconut (See My Notes); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup kefir/yogurt (for 2 eggs); 1 and 1/2 cups evaporated milk; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

Try a different take on Christmas fruitcake this year by baking this delicious Trinidad Coconut Sweet bread that's loaded with coconut, dried fruits and nuts.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:43:59 GMT