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Cassava Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream Dessert

cassava tubers and cassava flours for cover photo

Where I got this recipe? From my dearest Late Mother

Cassava Cake

Recipe by Dinnie PooleCourse: DessertCuisine: Papua New GuineaDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Cassava Cake

Ingredients

  • 907g grated cassava (fresh or frozen, thawed)

  • 1 can of 430 ml (14 oz) condensed milk

  • 1 of 400 ml00ml (13.5 oz) coconut milk

  • 1 of 350 ml50ml (12 oz) evaporated milk

  • 3 eggs

  • 1/4 cup melted butter

  • 1/2 cup white sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Coconut Whipped Cream
  • 1 can of 400 ml (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight

  • 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar or icing sugar (optional, adjust to taste)

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with banana leaves for added flavor.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava, condensed milk, coconut milk, evaporated milk, eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  • Pour the cassava mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are slightly crispy.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cassava cake to cool
  • Start preparing the Coconut Whipped Cream
  • Coconut Whipped Cream
  • Place the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight to allow the cream to separate from the liquid.
  • Once chilled, carefully open the can of coconut milk without shaking it. You should see a thick layer of coconut cream on top
  • Scoop out the solid coconut cream into a mixing bowl, leaving behind the liquid (you can save the liquid for smoothies or other recipes).
  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the coconut cream on medium-high speed until it becomes fluffy and peaks form, similar to traditional whipped cream.
  • If desired, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to sweeten and flavor the whipped cream. Start with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar and adjust to taste.
  • Continue whipping the mixture until the sugar is fully incorporated and the whipped cream is smooth and creamy
  • Use immediately as a topping for desserts, fruit, or beverages, or store in the refrigerator for up to a few hours before serving.

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