Jamaican Toto - Caribbean Coconut Cake
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Jamaican Toto - Caribbean Coconut Cake
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Jamaican Toto is a popular Caribbean coconut cake that is a simple and delicious spice cake and dates back to colonial times. The batter is super easy to make and produces a sweet cake that needs no frosting.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz butter softened cut into 1" pieces
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 ¾ cups flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups coconut grated
- 1 ⅓ cup evaporated milk
- ¼ cup coconut milk
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Grease an 8 "x 12" baking pan.
- Using a stand up mixer, cream the butter and sugar, then add the vanilla and the eggs and beat for additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl sift flour, and baking powder. Mix in the cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Slowly begin adding the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Add the evaporated milk ½ cup at a time. Add the coconut milk.
- Finally add the shredded coconut ½ cup at a time.
- Pour into baking pan, and bake for 30-40 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
- Place the cake on a cooling rack, and allow it to come to room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
207mg
(9%)
Potassium
359mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
42 reviews
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