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Cassava Coconut Cake Recipe

This cassava coconut cake is rich, moist, and packed with tropical flavors, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and a satisfying chewy texture. It’s an inviting dessert that’s both simple and uniquely memorable.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: Cassava Coconut Cake Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cassava yuca, shredded on a medium grater
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 200 milliliters coconut milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Begin by peeling the cassava roots. Stand each root vertically and carefully remove the thick skin with a sharp knife. The flesh should be bright white with a faint ring of pink just beneath the surface.
  • Using the medium side of a grater, shred the peeled cassava finely. Measure out 4 cups of shredded cassava and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the shredded cassava, sugar, salt, and softened butter. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is cohesive.
  • Add the eggs, milk, coconut milk, shredded Parmesan cheese, and sweetened shredded coconut. Continue mixing until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
  • Sprinkle in the baking powder and blend once more, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Grease and flour a baking pan thoroughly. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for a rich, tropical dessert experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
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