Cassada Cake

Cassada Cake is a traditional Brazilian dessert made with cassava, also known as yuca or manioc. It is popular in many regions of Brazil and is often served during special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Cassada Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Brazilian Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Cassava
• 2 cup Coconut milk
• 1.5 cup Sugar
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Shredded coconut
• 1 cup Condensed milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. Peel and grate the cassava.
3. In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Drizzle condensed milk over the cake while it's still warm.
8. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.