Description
A rich and creamy dessert made with sweet potatoes and coconut milk, flavored with warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of peeled and grated sweet potatoes
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1/2 cup of melted butter or margarine
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 cup of raisins or currants (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Add coconut milk, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until combined.
- Sift together flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the sweet potato mixture. Stir until just combined.
- If using, fold in raisins or currants.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream, coconut cream, or ice cream for added delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg