08/05/2025
**Cassava Cake Recipe with Oven**
**Ingredients:**
- **Cassava:**
- 1 kg grated cassava (squeeze out excess liquid)
- Alternatively, 4 cups grated cassava (do not squeeze out liquid)
- **Milks:**
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
- **Eggs:**
- 3 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks for topping
- **Other Ingredients:**
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup young coconut meat (optional)
**Preparation Steps:**
1. **Prepare the Cassava:**
- Grate 1 kg of cassava and squeeze out excess liquid
- Alternatively, grate 4 cups of cassava without squeezing out the liquid to retain moisture
2. **Mix the Ingredients:**
- In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, 2 cups coconut milk, 2 cups evaporated milk, 1 can condensed milk, 3 whole eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1/2 tsp salt
- Mix everything well until fully combined.
3. **Prepare the Pan:**
- Line your baking pan with banana leaves and brush with butter for a non-stick surface
- Alternatively, grease the pan with butter or margarine .
4. **Pour the Mixture:**
- Pour the cassava mixture into the prepared pan.
5. **Bake the Base:**
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake the cassava mixture for 40 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is set and slightly golden on top
**Topping Ingredients:**
- **Topping Mixture:**
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 egg yolks
**Topping Preparation Steps:**
1. **Prepare the Topping:**
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup condensed milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 2 egg yolks
2. **Add the Topping:**
- Once the base is baked, pour the topping mixture evenly over the top.
3. **Final Bake:**
- Bake the topped cassava cake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and set
**Serving:**
- Allow the cassava cake to cool completely before cutting into pieces.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious homemade cassava cake!
This recipe combines the best practices from various sources to ensure a moist, flavorful, and perfectly baked cassava cake. Enjoy!