Description
A Filipino celebration favorite, this Cassava Cake with Macapuno features a chewy, custard-topped dessert with rich coconut flavor and a tropical twist of macapuno strands—just like grandma used to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) frozen grated cassava, thawed
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (12 oz) macapuno, drained and cut into strips
- 1 can (14 oz) condensed milk (for topping)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup coconut milk (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. If using frozen cassava, ensure it’s thawed and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix grated cassava, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes until edges are golden and center is mostly set.
- While baking, prepare topping: In a saucepan over low heat, combine condensed milk, egg yolks, coconut milk, and melted butter. Stir until slightly thickened (5–7 mins), then stir in vanilla and macapuno strips.
- Pour topping evenly over the partially baked cake and return to oven for 15–20 minutes until top is golden brown.
- Cool in pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing. For best flavor, chill for a few hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Squeeze moisture out of thawed cassava to avoid a soggy base. Watch topping closely to prevent burning. Refrigeration enhances flavor and texture overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (3×3-inch square)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: cassava cake, Filipino dessert, macapuno, coconut, kakanin