Description
A soft, moist Filipino steamed cassava cake made from grated cassava, coconut milk, and condensed milk lightly sweet, chewy, and perfectly comforting with a rich coconut flavor.
Ingredients
4 cups grated cassava (fresh or frozen, thawed)
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping (optional):
1/2 cup coconut cream
2 tbsp condensed milk
1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
1. Grease a round or rectangular pan and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine grated cassava, coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, sugar, melted butter, salt, and vanilla extract.
3. Mix well until fully combined.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
5. Place the pan in a steamer over medium heat.
6. Cover with a cloth under the lid to prevent water from dripping onto the cake.
7. Steam for about 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. If adding topping: mix coconut cream, condensed milk, and sugar; spread on top and steam for another 10–15 minutes.
9. Let cool completely before slicing into squares or wedges.
Notes
Freshly grated cassava yields the best texture, but frozen works well too.
You can add grated coconut or shredded cheese to the topping for extra flavor.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat by steaming before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Steamed
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: steamed cassava cake, Filipino dessert, cassava recipe, coconut cassava cake