Golden Yuca-and-Coconut Cake

Yuca is a starchy root vegetable commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. It is known for its versatility and is often used in both sweet and savory dishes.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Golden Yuca-and-Coconut Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American Courses: Anytime, Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pounds Yuca
• 1 cups Coconut Milk
• 1.5 cups Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 4 large Eggs
• 4 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and grate the yuca.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated yuca, coconut milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, eggs, and melted butter. Mix well.
4. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and pour the batter into it.
5. Bake for 45 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and firm to the touch.
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 28g

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.