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baked cassava cake

Baked Cassava Cake

This easy Cassava cake is a popular dessert in the Philippines. It is a fudgy texture dessert made of cassava, coconut milk, eggs, and condensed milk. Cassava cake is usually topped with custard or cheese. Following this recipe, you can make a delicious casava cake at home. Cassava cake has the perfect blend of rich buttery, nutty taste that melts in your mouth. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 packet frozen grated cassava (16 oz), thawed or 2 1/2 cups fresh cassava
  • ¾ can condensed milk, 1 can is 14 oz reserve 1/4 can for topping
  • ¾ can evaporated milk, 1 can is 12 fl oz reserve 1/4 can for topping
  • ¾ can coconut milk, 1 can is 13 fl oz reserve 1/4 can for topping
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to your preference.
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut optional

For the Topping

  • ¼ can condensed milk
  • ¼ can evaporated milk
  • ¼ can coconut milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven at 180°C or 375°F. Grease a baking pan with butter or oil and keep it aside.
  • If the grated cassava is frozen then simply thaw it before using. If the frozen cassava has juice, squeeze some of it out before combining it with the other ingredients. If using fresh cassava, peel and remove the skin portion from the outside. Wash before grating with a fine grater (for a smoother texture). Squeeze some of the excess juice through a fine sieve. Do not squeeze too tightly.
  • Mix grated cassava, coconut milk, butter, egg, evaporated milk, sugar, and condensed milk in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 375°F/180°C.
  • Prepare the custard topping by mixing condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, and egg in a medium bowl until well combined, then set aside.
  • When the cassava cake is golden brown and firm, about 45-50 minutes into baking, remove it from the oven and spread the topping over it. OPTIONAL: sprinkle with grated cheese on top. Then bake for an additional 15 to 25 minutes, or until the custard is set and golden.
  • Allow to cool completely, then serve it warm or cold
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