Description
This No-Bake Cassava Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make Filipino dessert that combines the rich flavor of cassava with a creamy, sweet topping. No oven required! Perfect for a simple treat that’s sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups grated cassava (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (12 oz) condensed milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until everything is fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×9-inch or 8×8-inch baking dish or a heatproof container.
- Chill the Cake:
- Refrigerate the cassava mixture for at least 4 hours, or until it sets and firms up. This is the “cake” portion that will become soft and custardy once chilled.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and forms a creamy custard.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Assemble the Cake:
- After the cassava cake has set in the refrigerator, pour the coconut custard topping over the top of the cake.
- Spread it evenly and return the cake to the fridge to chill for an additional 1-2 hours, allowing the topping to set and firm up.
- Serve:
- Once the cake is fully chilled and the topping is set, slice into squares and serve cold. Enjoy this deliciously creamy and rich No-Bake Cassava Cake!
Notes
- Cassava: If using frozen cassava, ensure it is fully thawed and drained before use.
- Sweetness: Adjust the amount of sugar in both the cake base and the topping to suit your sweetness preference.
- Topping Variations: For a richer topping, you can mix in some grated cheese with the custard topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (including both the cake and topping)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the recipe)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25mg