Taymer Mason

Sugar Cakes

Preparation info
  • Makes

    6

    Medium Cakes
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Caribbean Vegan: Plant-Based, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Authentic Island Cuisine for Every Occasion
Caribbean Vegan

By Taymer Mason

Published 2021

  • About

This is a common sweet made with coconut and sugar, sold in the streets and in gift shops on many islands.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (400 g) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (120

Method

  1. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Put the sugar and water in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the coconut and almond essence. Continue to cook over medium-high heat, stirring periodically, for 11 minutes or until it starts to clump and pull away cleanly from the sides of the pot. If using food coloring, add it in