Cassava Cake Palau

Name: Cassava Cake Palau
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Palauan
Ingredients: 500g cassava, grated; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla; 1/4 cup grated coconut; Banana leaf for lining

Cassava Cake (kah-SAH-vah kayk)

Baked Cassava Coconut Cake

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 269 kcal

Grated cassava mixed with coconut milk and sugar, baked until golden and chewy.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 3.0g

Carbs 44.0g

Fat 9.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

grater baking pan

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: coconut

Accompaniments: tea

Ingredients

500g cassava, grated
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup grated coconut
Banana leaf for lining

Instructions

1
Grate cassava finely.
2
Mix with coconut milk, sugar, butter, salt, vanilla.
3
Stir in grated coconut.
4
Line pan with banana leaf.
5
Pour mixture in.
6
Bake at 180C for 40 minutes until golden.

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Did You Know?

Cassava cake is the go-to dessert for church potlucks and family celebrations in Palau.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater
baking pan

Garnishing

coconut

Accompaniments

tea

The Story Behind Cassava Cake Palau

Cassava was introduced to Palau and thrived in the tropical climate. Baking it into a sweet cake with coconut is a preparation shared across the Pacific.

The dense, chewy texture and golden crust make this cake irresistible.

Cassava cake is a fixture at every community celebration in Palau.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert, celebrations 📜 Origins: 19th century

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