My Bright Yellow Kitchen cassava cake *tried & tested* from mybrightyellowkitchen.blogspot.com
Introduction
Cassava cake is a traditional Filipino dessert that is made from grated cassava, coconut milk, and condensed milk. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. In this article, we will be sharing with you a simple and easy-to-follow cassava cake recipe that you can make at home.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need:
2 cups grated cassava
1 can coconut milk (400ml)
1 can condensed milk (300ml)
3 eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make your own cassava cake at home:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, condensed milk, eggs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined.
Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Pour the cassava mixture into the baking dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle grated cheese on top of the cassava mixture (optional).
Bake the cassava cake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Slice the cassava cake into small pieces and serve.
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for one serving of cassava cake (based on a recipe that serves 8):
Calories: 355
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 113mg
Sodium: 149mg
Total Carbohydrates: 42g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 30g
Protein: 6g
Tips
Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect cassava cake:
Make sure to squeeze out any excess liquid from the grated cassava before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will ensure that the cake is not too wet.
If you want to make the cake sweeter, you can add more sugar to the mixture.
If you want to make the cake more flavorful, you can add some vanilla extract or pandan leaves (optional).
If you want to make the cake more moist, you can add more coconut milk to the mixture.
If you want to make the cake more cheesy, you can add more grated cheese on top of the cake.
Variations
Here are a few variations of cassava cake that you can try:
Cassava Cake with Macapuno - add macapuno (sweetened coconut sport) to the mixture before baking.
Cassava Cake with Ube - add ube (purple yam) to the mixture before baking.
Cassava Cake with Langka - add langka (jackfruit) to the mixture before baking.
Cassava Cake with Leche Flan - pour leche flan (custard) on top of the cassava mixture before baking.
Cassava Cake with Caramel Sauce - pour caramel sauce on top of the cassava cake before serving.
Conclusion
Cassava cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With this simple and easy-to-follow recipe, you can make your own cassava cake at home. Whether you want to make it with cheese, coconut, or other flavors, cassava cake is a versatile dessert that can be customized to your liking. Try this recipe today and enjoy the sweet and creamy goodness of cassava cake!
