https://youtu.be/bCtvSQ6nIgk

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain flour
• 1/2 – 3/4 cups sugar (white or brown or a mixture of both)
• 2 medium sized over ripe plantain, blended
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or any flavourless oil of choice
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon tonka bean
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice or lime peel
• 1/4 cup walnuts chopped + more for the top

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a large bowl, add the flour and spices along with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. give it a really good mix until combined.
• set aside until ready for use.
• in another bowl, add eggs, vanilla essence and lime juice. mix for a few seconds until combined. next add in sugar and oil and mix until well incorporated into the egg mixture
• add in the pureed plantains and mix until combined.
• next add in the dry mixture and mid just until combined. add in the walnut and fold in with a spatula just until mixed (do not over mix)
• add to lined muffin pans and give a quick tap to level the top. next add some chopped walnuts and place in preheated oven to bake.
• bake for roughly 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
• remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before placing on a rack to cool completely
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/bCtvSQ6nIgk

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9K9uVTCVYk

Ingredients

• 1 tin sweetened condensed milk (as shown in video)
• 1 tin evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 heaping tablespoons peanut butter (more can be added if desired)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• a pinch of ground clove (1/8 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• a pinch of salt
• small or medium sized plastic bags

Instructions

• in a medium sized pot on medium high heat, add evaporated milk, peanut butter, and salt. stir until peanut butter is melted .
• remove from heat, add condensed milk, water and essence. mix thoroughly and allow to cool completely
• once cooled, place mixture into bags (1/4 cup at a time or more if desiring of a bigger snow ice). place in freezer preferably overnight or at least 8 hours before enjoying.
• have fun!

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Grenadian Custard Snow Ice

Traditional Grenadian Ginger Beer

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https://youtu.be/on2UEhuq4fg

Ingredients

• 3 lb soaked fruits blended
• 1 lb margarine or butter softened
• 1 lb all purpose flour sifted (about 3 2/3 cups, be sure to weigh it out)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 12 eggs (1 dozen)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon tonka bean
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• lime peel
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
• 4-5 tablespoons browning/burnt sugar (add more or less depending on how black you want your cake)
• alcohol to pour over the cake once baked (i used quarte cup for the demonstration video)

Instructions

• preheat oven to 270 degrees f and place a bowl of water at the bottom of your oven (this helps with the moisture of the cake)
• grease and flour your cake pans properly and set aside
• in a large bowl add flour, spices, salt and baking powder. whisk well until combined. set aside until ready to be used
• break eggs in another large bowl. add in the lime peel and whisk lightly. all the lime peel to remain in the whisked eggs until you are ready to use it. set aside
• using a hand mixer, add softened margarine to bowl and mix for a couple seconds before adding the sugar.
• once sugar has been added, beat until light and fluffy or pale in colour (roughly 3-5 minutes). next add the essences, lime juice if using and eggs adding some at a time and whisk until combined.
• be sure to beat well after each addition of the eggs.
• next add the fruits and mix well. add in your flour mixture and mix just until combined.
• using a spatula, scrape the sides and mix a bit. next add in the dash of angostura bitters and your browning. fold in well.
• pour batter into cake pans, distributing equally. give it a few taps to get rid of any air bubbles.
• place in preheated oven and bake for about 2 1/2 hours. once baked remove from oven and pour alcohol over it while hot.
• allow to cool completely in pans.
• to cure until Christmas, simple keep pouring alcohol or wine over it (helps to maintain its moisture as well)
• slice and serve
• happy eating!

https://youtu.be/on2UEhuq4fg

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The post Caribbean Black Fruit Cake (This recipe is courtesy my mom) appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/yRo5RwWVvkg

Ingredients

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup softened butter or margarine
• 1-11/2 cups granulated sugar (more or less depending on your level of sweetness taste)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon almond extract can be used)
• 3-4 tablespoons semi sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoon margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice or zest

Instructions

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f
• grease a 9″ bundt pan (oil or butter and floured well) and set aside.
• mix flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl and set aside until ready for use.
• in a large bowl, add softened margarine and whipped for a couple seconds. next add sugar and continue to mix until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes)
• add vanilla extract, lime juice and eggs (add one at time and mix well after each addition). mix well.
• next add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, starting and ending with flour.
• in a microwaveable bowl, add the chocolate chip and margarine and melt (about 30 seconds). mix well until combined.
• add about 1/4 cup of cake batter to the chocolate mixture and gently fold in until well combined.
• starting off with the plain cake batter, add the first layer. next add the chocolate mixture finishing off with the remaining plain cake batter.
• give it a few gentle tap to ensure no air bubbles are present. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean (about 60 minutes or more depending on the oven)
• once baked, allow to cool completely in pan before removing, slicing and serve
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/yRo5RwWVvkg

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The post Chocolate Marble Pound Cake appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/Jf4i70IjBH0

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup melted margarine or butter
• 2 tablespoons oil, optional
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon power
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon tonka bean

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a large bowl, add all dry ingredients with the exception of the sugar and mix until combined. set aside until ready to use.
• in another bowl, add eggs and whipped until light and fluffy.
• next add in sugar and mix until combined.
• add the melted butter, yogurt and buttermilk. mix until combined. add dry mixture a little at a time and mix well (remember to be aware of overmixing)
• in a muffin pan of 12, add the batter. give it a few taps to get rid of excess air etc.
• bake for 20 minutes until golden brown or a skewer inserted comes out clean.
• allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes and remove and place on rack to cool completely.

https://youtu.be/Jf4i70IjBH0

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N.B Please add 2 tablespoons of oil to this recipe to give it more moisture as corn can be drying.

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https://youtu.be/6gF8EiHL_QI

Ingredients

• 2 cups regular all purpose flour sifted
• 3/4 -1 cup sugar (i used 3/4 cups as i don’t like my cakes sweet)
• 11/2 – 2 cups mango pulp/puree
• 2 sticks of margarine or butter (227grams or 8 tablespoons)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon tonka bean, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 medium lime juiced
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

• preheat oven to 325 degress f
• in a large bowl, add flour, baking powder and soda, salt and spices. give it a good whisk to combine. set aside until ready for use.
• in another bowl if using hand mixer or a stand mixer, add margarine and whisk for a couple seconds. then add sugar and cream until light and fluffy about 5 minutes.
• next add eggs one at a time beating thoroughly after each addition. next add in line juice and vanilla extract and mix well.
• next add in mango pulp and mix well. next add in dry mixture a little at a time and gently fold into the butter mixture a little at a time. do not over mix.
• pour batter into a lightly greased and floured pan.
• place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. allow to cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before removing and place on a rack to cool completely.
• slice and enjoy!

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Carrot Cake Recipe

The post Mango Cake appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/Uo5d_5lXVLM

Ingredients

For the cake

• 11/4 cups all purpose flour, sifted
• 3/4 cup sugar (more if desire)
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon grated tonka bean
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
• 3/4 – 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/4 cup finely diced pineapple (i used the store bought one and squeeze some of the juice from it and dice it)

For the frosting

• 1/2 cup whipped topping mix, sifted
• 1/4 cup or more confectioner’s sugar, sifted
• 1/4 cup very cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the cake

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a large bowl mix together spices, baking powder, baking soda and salt. set aside until ready for use.
• in another large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer, add oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and lime juice. mix until pale in colour
• next gently fold in dry ingredients mixture {do not over mix). then add in shredded carrots, pecans and pineapple. fold in
• in a greased and floured baking pan, add in batter. give a few taps to get rid of any air bubbles that may have been formed during the mixing process.
• place in preheated oven and bake until brown or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out nice and clean (about 40-45 minutes depending on your oven. be sure to keep an eye on it constantly)
• remove from oven once baked and allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing and placing on a rack to cool completely
• frost and serve

For the frosting

• in a stand mixer, add the icing sugar, whipped topping mix powder, vanilla extract and very cold water. whisk on very high speed for about 2-3 minutes.
• once whipped until stiff, apply all over cake. serve immediately or place in fridge until ready to do so.
• slice and enjoy!

https://youtu.be/Uo5d_5lXVLM

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Ingredients

https://youtu.be/1FRTJfvwqag

• 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1/2 coconut milk
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut plus more to add as topping on cake
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 – 2 teaspoon lime juice
• 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
• 3 large eggs

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a large bowl, add flour, spices, baking powder and salt. mix until combined. set aside until ready for use.
• to a large bowl, add softened butter and mix for a few seconds. then add in sugar and cream until light and fluffy.
• next add in eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
• add in, lime juice, coconut and vanilla extract. give a quick mix.
• next add in shredded coconut and mix. alternate between dry and wet ingredients starting of with the flour mixture and ending with the same.
• pour batter into a prepared pan and give a few taps to get rid of air bubbles. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean (50-55 minutes more or less depending on oven).
• remove from oven once done and allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing and place on a rack to cool completely.
• slice and enjoy!

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• Grenadian Coconut Tart
• Grenadian Coconut Cake

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• bhttps://youtu.be/OSY-9wQn-8Y

Ingredients

• 13/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 – 1 cup of sugar (depends on preference. like mine is a little less sweet)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup melted margarine or butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 medium sized or 3 small ripe bananas
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon all spice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar (lemon or lime juice is also an option)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chip.

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• add flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder and salt to a bowl and mix to combine.
• in a large bowl, add melted butter and sugar and mixed until combined. next whisk in eggs, vanilla extract and vinegar. whisk until smooth.
• next add in the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until smooth. next add in chocolate chip and sour cream and fold in until combined (do not over mix)
• place batter in a lightly greased baking pan and place in preheated oven to bake for about 50-55 minutes or longer depending on oven used. ( keep a close eye on the bread)
• once baked until golden brown, remove from oven and allow to cool in pan (15 minutes) before removing and placing on a rack to cool completely.
• slice and serve
• enjoy!

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The post Banana Bread Updated appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

• https://youtu.be/9nPmk51X4zA

Ingredients

• 1 pack custard powder
• 6-7 cups of water
• 2 tins condensed milk
• 2 bay leaves
• cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• a pinch of salt
• 7-8 cups water
• 3/4 cup very cold water
• plastic bags for snow ice

Instructions

• in a large skillet add water and spices along with salt and allow to boil.
• in the meantime, add custard powder to a bowl and add the very cold water. mix until a smooth textured paste (a bit runny) is formed. set aside until ready for use
• once the water is boiling, set heat to low. slowly add the custard mixture to the hot water, mixing immediately to avoid any lumps. allow to cook (7-8 minutes)
• remove from heat and add in sweetener. pour strain mixture into a large bowl and allow to come to room temperature before bagging and placing in freezer.
• snow ice should be set at least 6 hours before enjoying or overnight is best.
• enjoy!

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