Trinidad Sweetbread

Ingredients

• 0.5 pounds 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

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 5x9 inch loaf pans and set aside.

2. 2

   Blend together the butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk and almond extract.

3. 3

   Sift together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add to wet ingredients and stir.

4. 4

   Add coconut, coarsely mixed dry chopped fruit and raisins. Mix well and pour into prepared loaf tins.

5. 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.