Cassava Cake
Cassava Cake from Cayman Islands.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 3 hr 45 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 4 hr
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Cassava Cake is listed as dessert from Cayman Islands. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
6 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Manioc907 g
- Brown sugar454 g
- Coconut milk1 can
- Allspice2½ ml
- Cinnamon2½ ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Bring coconut milk to a boil. Add sugar, stirring until completely dissolved and continue to boil for about 45 minutes.
45 min
Step 2
Reserve ½ cup of the coconut milk/sugar mixture for later. Combine remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stir until well blended.
Step 3
Add hot coconut milk mixture and stir well. Mixture should be of a thick liquid texture.
Step 4
Use 1 tablespoons of coconut milk mixture to grease baking pan. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake at 350°F (basting occasionally with reserved coconut milk mixture) for 2 to 3 hours or until knife inserted in centre comes out clean.
180 min
Step 5
Spread any remaining coconut milk mixture over top of cake. Place cake on top of stove to cool completely.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 1022 kcal
- Protein
- 5.5 g
- Carbs
- 205.4 g
- Fat
- 23.1 g
- Saturated fat
- 20.2 g
- Fibre
- 7.4 g
- Sugar
- 117 g
- Sodium
- 47 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 10 November.
Substitutions
- No structured substitutions for this dish yet.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Cassava Cake take?
4 hr all in — 15 min prep, 3 hr 45 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Oven, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much brown sugar?
1 lb of Brown sugar.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.