cassava cake with coconut flakes

San Diego, CA
Updated on Nov 14, 2011

Cassava cake is a traditional favorite in my home country of the Philippines. It is rich in calcium, iron, and potassium which makes it a nutritious addition to cakes and other deserts.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour (sifted)
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 - eggs (whole)
  • 2 packages frozen grated cassava, 16 oz each (thawed)
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

How To Make cassava cake with coconut flakes

  • Step 1
    Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Step 2
    In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Step 3
    Add one egg at a time and beat into mixture
  • Step 4
    Add grated cassava, condensed milk and vanilla extract and mix
  • Step 5
    Combine flour, baking powder, and salt to the cream mixture.
  • Step 6
    Alternate adding evaporated milk and coconut milk to ingredients. Beat on low speed just until combined.
  • Step 7
    Fold in the coconut flakes and cheese (optional) into mixture.
  • Step 8
    Pour into lightly greased cake pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 9
    Cool for ten minutes and cut into bite size squares and serve.

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Category: Cakes
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Keyword: #flake

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