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Jamaican Toto - Caribbean Coconut Cake

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.

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

55 mins

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 282 kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Jamaican

Ingredients

4 oz butter softened cut into 1" pieces
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 egg
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

Instructions

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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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% 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%