Trini desserts

The Trinidad Sponge Cake is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of Caribbean families. Known for its light, fluffy texture and a subtle hint of citrus, this cake holds a special place in the hearts of many, especially during the holiday season. Whether it’s served at Christmas, birthdays, or just as a comforting treat with tea, Trinidad Sponge Cake is a symbol of celebration and warmth.This recipe is simple yet flavorful, using basic ingredients that come together to…

Hi everybody! It’s boiling hot here in Toronto and even though it’s that time of the year when you don’t want to bake, I was craving for a coconut cake. Coconut cake is one of my …

Fan Recipe: A Simple Custard Pie | Simply Trini Cooking | This Custard Pie recipe is another fan recipe I am pleased to share with the readers of Simply Trini Cooking. It is a simple recipe, one that has been tried and true, especially to Jessica Deo ( one of my fans) and her family. I am therefore very honoured and grateful that she was willing...Read More #trinicooking #Trinidad #Tobago #Caribbean #food #recipes

Have you ever had brown sugar fudge? I grew up eating mostly homemade sweets and candies. My mother would spend hours in the kitchen cooking, preparing these delicious sweets and candies that I love, such as: tambran (tamarind) ball, (coconut) sugar cake, nut cake, paw paw ball, toolum, fudge, chilli bibi, and bene ball. I

Cassava Pone Slice garnished with Coconut and Cinnamon My dad emerged from the back yard today carrying a large cassav...

Coconut bake is a Caribbean thick bread made with simple ingredients. If you're a coconut fan, you'll love this recipe!

Pastelles are made made up of two components, the corn flour mix and a savory filling such as beef, chicken, pork, or seafood cooked with raisins, capers, olives and other Caribbean flavorings. The filing of your choice is enclosed within the soft, melt in your mouth corn flour paste which are wrapped and cooked in banana leaves. This pastelle recipe has a wonderful balance of flavors-sweet, savory, spicy (optional) and a hint of salty from the olives and capers.

Trinidad Black Cake. 1 lb prunes, seeded and chopped 1 lb raisins 1 lb currants 1 lb sultans 1/4 lb mixed peels 1/2 lb cherries chopped in half 1 1/2 cups cherry brandy 2 cups rum 2 cups or 1 lb...

CARNIVAL 2019 is here already folks! Many will leave our shores to enjoy this long weekend in another country and many more will be coming in for the weekend to … Continue reading Sweet sweet Trinidad