Poi (taro Coconut Cake)

Poi, also known as Taro Coconut Cake, is a traditional dessert from the Solomon Islands. This delicious cake is made with taro, coconut, and a few other simple ingredients, resulting in a moist and flavorful treat.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Dessert Solomon Islands Taro Coconut
Poi (taro Coconut Cake)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated taro
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated taro, coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Slice and serve the poi (taro coconut cake) as a delightful dessert.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
12g
Protein
4g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Mixing bowl Spatula Wire rack

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the poi (taro coconut cake) with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to properly grease the cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking.

Cost

$8