Cassava heavy cake
Cassava heavy cake, also known as cassava pone, is a delicious traditional dessert popular in many Caribbean countries. It is made from grated cassava, sweetened with ingredients such as coconut milk, sugar, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The mixture is then baked until it forms a dense, moist, and mildly sweet cake.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds grated cassava
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir well until all the ingredients are evenly mixed together. If desired, you can also add raisins to the mixture for added texture and flavor.
- Pour the cassava mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until the cake is set and golden brown on top.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the baking dish for a few minutes.
- Cut the Cassava Heavy Cake into square or rectangular pieces and serve warm or at room temperature. It's a delightful treat on its own, but you can also enjoy it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream if you like.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 755kcal (38%)Carbohydrates: 139g (46%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 21g (32%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mg (10%)Sodium: 178mg (8%)Potassium: 196mg (6%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 41g (46%)Vitamin A: 355IU (7%)Vitamin C: 7mg (8%)Calcium: 186mg (19%)Iron: 8mg (44%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
