Description
A simple recipe for traditional Filipino cassava cake, resulting in a moist, chewy base topped with a rich, creamy custard layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups grated fresh or frozen cassava, thawed
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup macapuno strings (optional)
- For the Custard Topping:
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, 1 can of coconut milk, condensed milk, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined.
- If using, stir in the macapuno strings.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the base layer for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- While the base bakes, prepare the custard topping. In a small saucepan, whisk together the second can of coconut milk, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook the custard mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5 to 8 minutes). Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Remove the partially baked cassava cake from the oven. Carefully spread the warm custard topping evenly over the cake base.
- Return the cake to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the custard is set and lightly browned. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the custard during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Let the cassava cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If you use frozen grated cassava, make sure to squeeze out any excess liquid before mixing the batter.
- For a richer topping, substitute the 1/2 cup sugar in the custard with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup heavy cream.
- This cake tastes best when chilled for several hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 75 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 60