Cassava Cake Solomon

Name: Cassava Cake Solomon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Solomon Islander
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

Cassava Cake (kah-SAH-vah kayk)

Baked Cassava and Coconut

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 269 kcal

Grated cassava baked with coconut milk and sugar until golden. A chewy sweet treat.

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

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.

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Did You Know?

Cassava cake is always present at church gatherings and community celebrations.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater
baking pan

Garnishing

coconut

Accompaniments

tea

The Story Behind Cassava Cake Solomon

Cassava arrived in the Solomons and thrived in the tropical climate. Baking it into a sweet cake with coconut is popular across Melanesia.

The dense, golden cake is sweet enough for dessert but sturdy for a snack.

Cassava cake is a community celebration staple.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dessert 📜 Origins: 19th century

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