Cassava Bread

Name: Cassava Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 2 cups cassava flour (yuca flour); 4 tbsp butter, melted, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup water (warm); 1 egg; 1/4 cup coconut milk

Crispy, golden cassava cake made from cassava flour with a light, airy texture. A traditional Haitian side dish trending in modern cuisine.

40 minEasyServes 6210 cal/serving

HaitianSideOvenVegetarianGluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups cassava flour (yuca flour)
4 tbsp butter, melted, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup water (warm)
1 egg
1/4 cup coconut milk

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cassava flour (yuca flour), 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp melted butter, melted, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup water (warm), and 1/4 cup coconut milk.
4

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until a thick batter forms.
5

Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7

Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Cassava Bread at?

For Cassava Bread, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 6.

Is there a substitute for coconut milk in Cassava Bread?

The entry for Cassava Bread calls for 1/4 cup coconut milk. In its place: Heavy cream or evaporated milk gives the same body without the coconut flavor. To stay dairy-free, blend soaked cashews with water until smooth.

Can I make Cassava Bread dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cassava Bread is 4 tbsp butter, melted, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does Cassava Bread contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Cassava Bread?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 210 calories, with 2 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 320 mg sodium.

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