How to Make Cassava Cake

Cassava cake is a Filipino sweet delight. It is a traditional dessert that is much loved in the Philippines.

Ingredients

The Cake

  • 2 lbs grated cassava
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 can condensed milk
  • 1/2 can evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup coconut cream
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Part 1
Part 1 of 2:
Making the Cake

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    Preheat the oven to 180ºC or 350ºF. Prepare a 9”x13” cake pan or tin; either grease it or line with parchment paper.
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    In a mixing bowl, add the cassava, melted butter, evaporated milk, condensed milk, cheese, eggs, vanilla and sugar. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they reach an even consistency.
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    Add the coconut milk. Pour the batter in the cake pan or tin.
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    Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Make sure the top of the cake is firm before removing it. Take out of the oven and set aside. Leave in the pan, sitting on a wire cooling rack.

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Making the Topping

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    Prepare the topping by mixing all the ingredients together in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it becomes thick. Let the topping ingredients simmer for about a minute.
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    Pour the topping over the cake. Spread across the cake top evenly, with the use of a spatula.
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    Put in the oven again. Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown.
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    Let it cool off before you cut into slices and serve. Enjoy!
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    Finished.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I use a steamer to make this cake?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Unfortunately no, as a steamer uses liquid and steam. The cake would not bake; it needs an oven as a direct source of heat.
  • Question
    Why coconut milk? Can't I use any other milk?
    Ruby
    Ruby
    Top Answerer
    Coconut milk is used in this recipe for the taste. You can use any other type of milk or milk alternative, but the recipe won't taste the same.

Things You'll Need

  • Cake pan or tin, 9" x 13"
  • Parchment paper (if not greasing)
  • Mixing spoon or electric beater
  • Oven mitts
  • Cooling rack
  • Saucepan
  • Stirring spoon


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Article SummaryX

To make cassava cake, start by mixing together grated cassava, melter butter, evaporated milk, condensed milk, cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sugar in a bowl. Next, add coconut milk before pouring the batter into a parchment-lined baking dish. Then, bake it for 45 minutes in a 350° Fahrenheit oven. When it’s done, melt condensed milk, egg yolks, coconut cream, and grated cheddar cheese in a saucepan and pour the topping over the cake. Finally, put the cake back in the oven for 15 more minutes. For advice on how to serve your cassava cake, read on!

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