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Cassava and Coconut Cake (Cassava Cake)
Philippines
Dreamy Desserts, Family Flavor
Vegetarian
- 8servings
- 432 kcal/serving
- medio
Ingredients
Grated cassava (fresh or frozen)
500 g
Coconut milk (can)
400 ml
Evaporated milk
200 ml
Condensed milk (for the batter)
200 g
Condensed milk (for the topping)
100 g
Eggs
2 units
Melted butter
50 g
Grated Cheddar cheese (optional but authentic)
50 g
Utensils needed
About this recipe
Cassava Cake is the unofficial national dessert of the Philippines, a legacy of the galleon trade that brought cassava (yuca) from Latin America.
It is not a fluffy sponge cake, but a dense, moist, and chewy cake (texture similar to Japanese mochi) bathed in a rich coconut cream and condensed milk.
This version includes the authentic Filipino touch: a salty grated cheese finish that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the milk.
Instructions
1
Step 1
If using fresh cassava, peel and grate finely (remove the fibrous central vein). If frozen, thaw and drain slightly.
You will need:
500 gMandioca (Yuca) rallada (fresca o congelada)
2
Step 2
Preheat oven to 180°C. In a large bowl, mix the grated cassava, coconut milk, evaporated milk, 200g condensed milk, butter, and beaten eggs.
3
Step 3
Pour the mixture into a greased pan (traditionally lined with banana leaf, but parchment paper works). Smooth the surface.
4
Step 4
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until firm to the touch but not yet browned.
5
Step 5
Prepare the topping: mix the remaining 100g condensed milk with a little extra coconut milk (if you have any left) or use it pure. Add the grated cheese to this mixture.
You will need:
100 gLeche condensada (para el topping)50 gQueso Cheddar rallado (opcional pero auténtico)
6
Step 6
Remove cake from oven, pour topping over it, spreading well.
7
Step 7
Return to oven, this time on grill/broil mode for 10-15 minutes until the top layer caramelizes and bubbles.
8
Step 8
Let cool COMPLETELY before cutting. The texture settles when cooling. Cut into squares.
Your culinary masterpiece is ready to enjoy!
Share your version and surprise your guests with art and flavor.
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