5 Easy Secrets for Bold, Flavorful Family Meals, everytime! DOWNLOAD
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to recipes navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Recipe Index
  • Collections
  • Recipe by Cuisine
    • African
    • Caribbean
    • Southern
    • Mediterranean
    • French
    • Italian
    • Mexican
    • Puerto Rican
  • Recipe by Type
    • 59 Mins or Less
    • Healthy Options
    • Comfort Foods
    • Spices & Seasonings
    • Sauces
    • How To’s
    • One Pot
    • Picnics and Cookouts
    • Baking
      • Breads
      • Cakes
      • Cookies
      • Savory
  • Recipe by Category
    • Beverage Recipes
      • Juice Recipes
      • Non-Alcoholic
      • Alcoholic
    • Mains
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Lamb
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dinner
    • Instant Pot
    • Lunch
    • Pasta
    • Snacks
    • Side Dishes
    • Slow Cooker
    • Soups

Immaculate Bites

African and Caribbean Recipes Made Easy

  • Recipe Index
  • Collections
  • Recipe by Cuisine
    • African
    • Caribbean
    • Southern
    • Mediterranean
    • French
    • Italian
    • Mexican
    • Puerto Rican
  • Recipe by Type
    • 59 Mins or Less
    • Healthy Options
    • Comfort Foods
    • Spices & Seasonings
    • Sauces
    • How To’s
    • One Pot
    • Picnics and Cookouts
    • Baking
      • Breads
      • Cakes
      • Cookies
      • Savory
  • Recipe by Category
    • Beverage Recipes
      • Juice Recipes
      • Non-Alcoholic
      • Alcoholic
    • Mains
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Lamb
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dinner
    • Instant Pot
    • Lunch
    • Pasta
    • Snacks
    • Side Dishes
    • Slow Cooker
    • Soups
Home / Courses / Desserts

Cassava Coconut Cake

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe
Author: Imma Published:6/12/2013Updated:5/22/2021
FacebookTweetPin408YummlyEmailShares408

Jump to Recipe   Print Recipe 

Cassava Coconut Cake- Easy yet Sumptuous  Gluten free cake make with cassava and condensed and coconut milk. And it only requires 10 mins prep

Cassava Coconut Cake

I first had cassava cake at a Pilipino party – the food was set up in buffet style with stacked up cake platters layered with amazingly desserts – cupcakes, pies and cakes. At the bottom laid the cassava cake, topped with caramel and coconut flakes; It was so well presented with cherries on top – I couldn’t take my eyes off it. I just had to try it!

cassava coconut cake

So while the other guests were mixing and mingling with each other , I was mingling with the cassava cake and enjoying every bite of it. Before leaving I got the recipe and made it over and over and over until I could not eat it  anymore. It was exciting eating cassava in a dessert because I grew up eating cassava savory only.

Paratha roti Buss up shut

If you are clueless as to what cassava is? It is a tuberous starchy root grown in most tropical countries especially in Africa. Nigeria is the world’s largest producer of cassava. This root requires very little water to grow. Here, in America,it is readily available in most Latin stores and even in the major supermarkets.

Cassava Coconut Cake

The cassava used in this recipe is grated cassava -available in Asian markets. You can use a food processor to grind your own cassava, though I would not recommend it, because there is very little difference in taste. If you  prefer lighter cassava cake you can cut back on the grated cassava.

 

Looking for more recipes? Follow on...
My Newsletter
Cassava coconut cake with strawberries
Print

Cassava Coconut Cake

Cassava Coconut Cake- Easy yet Sumptuous  Gluten free cake make with cassava and condensed and coconut milk. And it only requires 10 mins prep
4.5 from 2 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 50 mins
Total: 55 mins
Filipino
Servings 6 -8 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 bag grated cassava 900gram
  • 1 can evaporated milk 12 oz.
  • 1 can condensed milk 14 oz.
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 fl. oz.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar sugar
  • ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes optional
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 ounce 4 tablespoons(56grams)unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup toasted coconut flakes optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9x13 baking dish. Set aside
  • In a large bowl blend cassava, evaporated milk, coconut milk and 2/3 can of the condensed milk (set aside remaining 1/3 for the topping)
  • Then add, cheese, eggs, butter, vanilla, 1/2 cup coconut flakes and nutmeg. Mix well. Pour in the baking dish and bake for about 40 minutes.
  • Remove and spread the remaining condensed milk over the cake , followed by the toasted coconut flakes ,bake for another 5 – 10 minutes.
  • Remove and let it cool for about 10 minutes, then using a cookie cutter cut it and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 330kcal (17%)| Carbohydrates: 56g (19%)| Protein: 4g (8%)| Fat: 10g (15%)| Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)| Cholesterol: 60mg (20%)| Sodium: 85mg (4%)| Potassium: 268mg (8%)| Fiber: 3g (13%)| Sugar: 29g (32%)| Vitamin A: 135IU (3%)| Vitamin C: 14mg (17%)| Calcium: 55mg (6%)| Iron: 0.8mg (4%)
Author: Imma
Course: Dessert/Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Tag Us On Instagram!Did you make this recipe? I love hearing how it turned out! Tag me on Instagram @ImmaculateBites and be sure to leave a rating below!
Follow on Instagram

 

Nutrition Facts
Cassava Coconut Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 85mg4%
Potassium 268mg8%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 29g32%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 135IU3%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

CASSAVA-COCONUT-CAKE

Reader Interactions

Leave a Review Cancel reply

I love hearing from you! Submit your question or recipe review here. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Made this? Rate this recipe:




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments & Reviews
  1. Gifty says

    Posted on 3/23 at 10:37PM

    4 stars
    Hello dear and thanks for a good job. I want to ask if i can substitute cassava flour for the grated cassava. Would anything change in the measurements? Thanks again.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 3/24 at 7:27AM

      Yes, it would . Sorry, can’t say for sure without further testing .

      Reply
  2. Ann okike says

    Posted on 5/26 at 12:26PM

    Ma’am, am so proud of you, no regrets subscribing for these, am really learning. Thnx.

    Reply
  3. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    Posted on 4/9 at 2:08PM

    I haven’t ever tried cassava before, but this cake looks SO incredibly delicious that I’m curious to know what it tastes like.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 4/9 at 5:04PM

      It’s Heavenly!!!

      Reply
  4. arlyn says

    Posted on 11/5 at 4:53AM

    That is why I am happy to find your site! I tried the puff puff with no sugar and wheat flour but added honey…it was GOOD! 😀 Friends loved it! I will explore more of your recipes and am excited! Wondering if you have any recipe for egusi and okra soup?

    Reply
    • Africanbites says

      Posted on 11/6 at 10:24AM

      Arlyn, I like your spin on puff puff , might have to try that sometime- I just love trying new puff- puff recipes.
      I am having a hard time linking the recipes here- just do a quick search at the of the page for okra and egusi soup.

      Reply
  5. arlyn says

    Posted on 11/1 at 1:00PM

    Ohhhh….I will be trying this Cameroonian style 😀 My fiance is from Cameroon and I am Filipino…our culture blends beautifully! I will use less condense milk and just use a little sugar though 😀 Cannot wait to try this soon!

    Reply
    • Africanbites says

      Posted on 11/3 at 5:32AM

      Arlyn,congratulation on your engagement and welcome to the Cameroonian family.You will love our food! Let me know you like this cassava cake. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  6. Doreen Gang says

    Posted on 7/6 at 11:18AM

    will be trying this next.

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

  • Southern
  • African
  • latin fusion
  • comfort food

favorites...

a bowl of gumbo dish with a spoon to scoop it out

Gumbo Recipe (Plus Video)

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with evaporated milk

Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

Easy Homemade Bread

Basic Homemade White Bread

best thanksgiving desserts

Caramel Cake

Footer

Recipe by Type

  • African
  • Caribbean
  • Southern
  • Mediterranean
  • French
  • Italian

Recipe by Category

  • Dinner
  • Desserts
  • Breakfast
  • Breads + Cakes
  • Pasta
  • How To’s

FOLLOW ALONG

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Immaculate Bites

  • About Imma
  • Subscribe by Email
  • Contact

Site Resources

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions

Copyright © 2022 · African Bites · All Rights Reserved · Website by Anchored Design

Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window

Subscribe & Receive A FREE Recipe Book!

    Share this ArticleLike this article? Email it to a friend!

    Email sent!