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.

Santomean Cassava Cake

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish 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 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