Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Coconut Sweet Bread

Login to Save
Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine
Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine
185 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Racquel’s Caribbean Cuisine to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Caribbean Sweet Bread

Cultural Context

Caribbean Sweet Bread is a traditional treat often enjoyed during festive occasions in Jamaica, especially around Christmas. This bread reflects the region's rich culinary heritage, incorporating local ingredients like coconut and spices. Its sweet, moist texture makes it a beloved staple, with families often passing down their unique recipes through generations. Today, Caribbean Sweet Bread is celebrated not only in Jamaica but also in various Caribbean communities around the world, showcasing the vibrant flavors of the islands.

CaribbeanJMdessert
60 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated coconut
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup cherries
1/2 cup milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk offers a nutty flavor while being lower in calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds richness with a tropical twist.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while being vegan.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease a loaf pan with butter or oil.

3

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

4

In another bowl, whisk together coconut milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.

5

Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.

6

Fold in grated coconut, nutmeg, cinnamon, raisins, and cherries.

7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

8

Smooth the top with a spatula.

9

Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

10

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

11

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Jamaican Sweet BreadCoconut Sweet Bread

More Caribbean Sweet Bread Videos

(2 videos)

Similar Caribbean Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)