Cassava Cake Recipe
Cassava cake is made from grated cassava, coconut milk, and condensed milk with a custard layer on top. It is a very popular dish in the Philippines, where it is commonly eaten for merienda. It is also served during gatherings and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients
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FOR THE CAKE
- 1 pack (16 oz) frozen, grated cassava – – thawed
- 1 cup desiccated coconut – – (optional)
- 3/4 can (1 can is 14 oz) condensed milk
- 3/4 can (1 can is 12.05 fl oz) evaporated milk
- 3/4 can (1 can is 13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 egg yolks
FOR THE CUSTARD TOPPING
- 1/4 can condensed milk
- 1/4 can evaporated milk
- 1/4 can coconut milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon flour – – dissolved in 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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Grease pan or baking dish with butter and set aside.
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In a big, deep bowl, combine all the ingredients for the cassava cake and mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
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Pour the mixture into the greased pan or baking dish and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 375°F/180°C.
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After the cake is baked, combine and mix all the ingredients for the custard in a bowl. Pour this on top of the pre-baked cassava cake and bake for another 15-25 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 87mg
Keywords: grated cassava cake, baked cassava, traditional, quick and easy
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