Cassava-Coconut Cake

Cassava-Coconut Cake

A wonderful cake to enjoy anytime of the day. If you can find cassava (also known as manioc or yucca) in your market, give it a try.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cassava (yucca), peeled and shredded
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 1 cup creamy coconut milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/3 cups freshly grated coconut

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2
Mix cassava, eggs, coconut milk, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt together well in a large bowl. Stir in flour and grated coconut. Pour into the prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool and serve.

Cook’s Notes:

If using all-purpose flour, add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon baking powder.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

659
Calories
39g
Fat
72g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 659
% Daily Value *
Total Fat39g 51%
Saturated Fat18g 92%
Cholesterol93mg 31%
Sodium472mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate72g 26%
Dietary Fiber5g 16%
Total Sugars27g
Protein8g
Vitamin C12mg 61%
Calcium124mg 10%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium368mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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