News Americas, NEW YORK: The Christmas season is a time for sharing – good food, good company, and a little extra kindness. As families gather around the table, it’s also a moment to remember those who may be facing the holidays alone and to extend generosity wherever we can.
Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be complicated. Keeping meals simple – with easy appetizers, comforting sides, and a straightforward main – leaves more time for conversation, laughter, and connection. A well-roasted chicken or ham paired with a starch and fresh vegetables can be just as memorable as an elaborate spread.
And when it comes to dessert, if you didn’t get a chance to bake the traditional Caribbean black fruit cake, there’s still time to bring a taste of the islands to
your table. One beloved option is Trinidad Sweet Bread – a simple, festive holiday treat that delivers all the flavor and warmth of Christmas, without the fuss.
Trinidad Sweet Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound butter softened
- 4 1/2 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
- 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.
Bon Appetite and a Merry and safe Christmas to you and your family!
