Easy Cassava Cake Recipe
Cassava cake is a Filipino dessert made from manioc (cassava). Here is a recipe that really easy to make and with deliciously rich and creamy custard topping. A perfect dessert for special occasions but also great for coffee or tea time.
Servings: 10
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE
- 1 pack (16 oz) frozen, grated cassava - thawed
- 1 cup desiccated coconut - (optional)
- ¾ can (1 can is 14 oz) condensed milk
- ¾ can (1 can is 12.05 fl oz) evaporated milk
- ¾ can (1 can is 13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 egg yolks
FOR THE CUSTARD TOPPING
- ¼ can condensed milk
- ¼ can evaporated milk
- ¼ can coconut milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon flour - dissolved in 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Grease pan or baking dish with butter and set aside.
- In a big, deep bowl, combine all the ingredients for the cassava cake and mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into the greased pan or baking dish and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 375°F/180°C.
- 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 custard is cooked and turns golden.
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Notes
It may be served while still warm but I like it best when it has stayed at least overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 0.9mg