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

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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.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Cassava Pone need?

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

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Cassava Pone?

The entry for Cassava Pone calls for 1 cup brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Cassava Pone dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cassava Pone 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.

Is Cassava Pone vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How do I store and reheat Cassava Pone?

Store Cassava Pone 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.

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