Saksak Cake (cassava And Coconut Cake)

Saksak Cake is a traditional Melanesian dessert made with cassava and coconut, resulting in a deliciously moist and flavorful cake.

Saksak Cake (cassava And Coconut Cake)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated cassava
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated cassava, grated coconut, coconut milk, sugar, and salt.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  4. Bake for 1 hour or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
10g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Baking dish Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Saksak Cake with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.

Cost

$8