Santomean Cassava Cake
Santomean Cassava Cake is a traditional dessert from the cuisine of São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation off the western coast of Central Africa. This delicious cake is made with grated cassava, coconut milk, and sweetened condensed milk, resulting in a moist and flavorful treat that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups grated cassava
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 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.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool before slicing into squares and serving.
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
- 35g
- Fat
- 10g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
9x9 inch baking dish Mixing bowl Spatula
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Santomean Cassava Cake is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter before baking.
Cost
$10