Cassava Cake

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4.6

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    495 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Malaysian

Cassava Cake

This cassava cake is coated with shredded coconut. It's a Malaysian kuih recipe. It's sweet, dainty and delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3.5 oz (100g) shredded coconut
  • 1/8 teaspoons salt
  • 14 oz (425g) grated cassava
  • 3 1/2 oz (100g) sugar
  • 4 1/2 oz (125g) coconut milk
  • 2 oz (60g) water
  • 2 tablespoons Potato Starch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3-4 screwpine pandan leaves, cut into 4-5" (10-12 cm) length
  • 1 banana leaf optional
  • water for boiling
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Instructions

  1. Heat water in a wok or pot large enough to accommodate a 6.5-inch square pan.
  2. Combine the shredded coconut with 1/8 teaspoon of salt in a stainless steel dish and steam for 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Use a food processor to blend the grated cassava, sugar, coconut milk, water, potato starch, and a pinch of salt until well combined, about 30 to 45 seconds.
  4. Pour the mixture into a 6.5-inch (17 cm) square pan and level the top with the back of a spoon. Lay the screwpine leaves flat on top of the mixture. Steam the cassava mixture for 35 to 40 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Remove the pan from the steaming tray and let it cool completely before cutting. Cut into small squares and toss with the shredded coconut before serving.
  6. Serve the steamed cassava topped with shredded coconut on a banana leaf, if desired.

Notes

  • You can use frozen grated cassava if you can't find fresh cassava. If using frozen cassava, squeeze out the liquid from the defrosted grated cassava before use. This recipe calls for fresh shredded coconut or frozen shredded coconut (can be found at the frozen section at Asian grocery stores). Dry shredded coconut doesn't work well for this recipe. You can use a round pan instead of square.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4g Calories 495kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 113mg (5%) Potassium 514mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 13IU (0%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 495 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g
Calories 495kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Potassium 514mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 13IU 0%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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