Description
A delightful and easy-to-make steamed cassava cake with a soft yet firm texture, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated cassava
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Banana leaves or parchment paper for lining
Instructions
- Combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, condensed milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in shredded coconut if using.
- Prepare a steamer by boiling water and lining the steaming tray with banana leaves or parchment paper.
- Pour the cassava mixture into the prepared tray, smoothing the top.
- Cover the tray with a lid or foil and steam for 30-40 minutes.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Let the cake cool before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
Stir often during steaming to prevent sticking. Be patient with the steaming for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg