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Ingredients
- 750 g All Purpose Flour
- 500 g freshly Grated Coconut
- 385 g Brown Sugar
- 17 g Instant Dry Yeast
- 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 2 teaspoons Spice
- 90 g Raisins
- 120 g Cake Margarine
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Essence
- 130 g Water

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