Taste of PH

Cassava Cake: The Chewy Coconut Classic

Prep: 15 mins  |  Cook: 60 mins  |  Serves: 8

Rich and humble at once, cassava cake tastes like reunions and potlucks — cut into shiny squares and gone in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg grated cassava (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 can (395 g) condensed milk
  • 1 can (370 ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix cassava, condensed, evaporated, coconut milk, eggs, sugar, and cheese.
  2. Pour into a greased pan; bake at 180°C for 45 minutes until set.
  3. Custard topping (optional): whisk 1/2 can condensed milk + 2 yolks; spread and bake 10–15 minutes until golden.

Serving Tip

Best enjoyed with hot rice and shared with family.

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