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Cassava Cake

Substituted pandan extract for a little extra flavor
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

Cassava Cake

  • ¾ can (300g) condensed milk
  • ¾ can (300g) full fat coconut milk
  • 9 ounces (255g) milk or plant-based alternative (almond, soy, etc.)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 16 ounces grated cassava aka yuca
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or pandan extract

Custard Topping

  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ can (100g) condensed milk
  • ¼ can (100g) coconut milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Create the Cassava Cake Mixture. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cassavacondensed milkcoconut milkegg yolksmilk and vanilla (or pandan) extract.
  • Brush the inside of a baking dish with oil and pour the mixture. Bake for 45 minutes or until mixture has set.
  • Create the Custard Topping. In a medium bowl, combine egg yolkscondensed milk and coconut milk.
  • After the cassava cake bakes or is set, pour the custard mixture over the top of the cassava cake. Bake for another 15 – 20 minutes or until the custard is set.
  • Serve and enjoy! Sprinkle some pinipig (toasted rice) for some extra texture.