Grater Cake (Jamaican Pink and White Coconut Candy)
Chewy, ginger-scented coconut candy in pink and white layers, a Jamaican sweet shop treat made in a single pan.
- Time30 mins plus setting
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.26 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Line a small tray, about 18 cm square, with baking paper.
- 2
Put the sugar, water, ginger and salt in a wide pan. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, then bubble for 3 minutes until slightly syrupy.
3 min - 3
Stir in the coconut and vanilla. Cook over a medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring all the time, until the mixture is sticky and the syrup has mostly gone.
10 min - 4
Spoon half into the tray and press down firmly with the back of a spoon. Stir the pink colouring into the rest, then press that on top.
- 5
Leave to set for at least 1 hour, then cut into squares. Keep in a tin for up to 5 days.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
