Cassava Cake

Name: Cassava Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs grated cassava, thawed; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 can sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup evaporated milk; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

A traditional baked cake made from grated cassava, rich coconut milk, and sweet condensed milk with a golden cheese topping.

75 minEasyServes 12310 cal/serving

FilipinoDessertOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs grated cassava, thawed
2 cups coconut milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a baking dish.
2

Mix 2 lbs thawed grated cassava, half of the 2 cups coconut milk, half of the 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup evaporated milk, 2 beaten large eggs, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter in a large bowl.
3

Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 45 minutes until firm.
4

Stir the remaining 2 cups coconut milk and remaining 1 can sweetened condensed milk together in a small bowl.
5

Pour topping over the cake, sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
6

Cool completely before slicing.

Questions

Can I make Cassava Cake dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cassava Cake keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Cassava Cake?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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