Cassava Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream Dessert
Where I got this recipe? From my dearest Late Mother
Cassava Cake
Course: DessertCuisine: Papua New GuineaDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesTotal time
1
hour10
minutesCassava 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.