Soft Cassava Cake Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Servings:
18 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fresh cassava
  • 2 cups coconut milk, divided
  • 4 large eggs, divided
  • 2 cups evaporated milk, divided
  • 2 cups condensed milk, divided
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons flour
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 14x10-inch baking dish by lightly spraying it with cooking spray, then lining it with parchment paper.
  2. To peel the cassava, cut the end tips and cut it into small sections. Using a paring knife, peel off the thick skin. Cut each section in half and remove the core. The core is the tough string going through the center of the cassava. Wash the cassava under running water.
  3. Using the food processor with the grater attachment, grate the cassava. After grating the cassava, using a kitchen towel, squeeze gently some of the liquid out of the grated cassava. Do not squeeze too hard, just enough to remove the excess juice. You will end up with just over 1 pound of grated cassava.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the grated cassava, 1 ½ cups coconut milk, 2 eggs, 1 ½ cups evaporated milk, 1 ½ cups condensed milk, a pinch of sea salt, and ¼ cup melted butter. Mix the batter until it's well-combined. Place into baking dish.
  5. Bake the cake for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cake is set with just a little jiggle in the center. It should be a light golden color.
  6. While the cake is baking, make the topping by combining ½ cup coconut milk, ½ cup condensed milk, ½ cup evaporated milk, 2 tablespoons flour, and 2 eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients until they're well-blended. Set aside.
  7. Remove the cassava cake from the oven, and pour the topping on the top of the baked cake. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, then broil the cake for 5 to 6 minutes until the top is light brown and bubbly. Check the cake frequently to make sure it doesn't burn.
  8. Cool the cassava cake at room temperature for about 1 hour before slicing it into servings.