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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
15 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 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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Grease an 8 "x 12" baking pan.
  3. Using a stand up mixer, cream the butter and sugar, then add the vanilla and the eggs and beat for additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl sift flour, and baking powder. Mix in the cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  5. Slowly begin adding the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Add the evaporated milk ½ cup at a time. Add the coconut milk.
  6. Finally add the shredded coconut ½ cup at a time.
  7. Pour into baking pan, and bake for 30-40 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
  8. 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 (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

% 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.