Cassava Pone

Name: Cassava Pone
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 cups cassava, peeled, grated; 1 cup fresh coconut, grated; 1 cup calabaza pumpkin, grated; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract

A rich and chewy spiced bake made with fresh grated cassava, coconut, and pumpkin. Warmly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a dense sweet treat.

85 minEasyServes 12280 cal/serving

CaribbeanDessertOvenVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

4 cups cassava, peeled, grated
1 cup fresh coconut, grated
1 cup calabaza pumpkin, grated
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups peeled, grated cassava, 1 cup grated fresh coconut, and 1 cup grated calabaza pumpkin.
3

Stir in 1 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt.
4

Pour in 1 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, then stir thoroughly until a dense batter forms.
5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
6

Bake for 60 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the center is firm.
7

Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Questions

Can I make Cassava Pone dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 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.

How long does Cassava Pone 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 Pone?

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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