Bojo

Name: Bojo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Surinamese
Ingredients: 800g cassava, peeled and finely grated; 200g desiccated coconut; 300g sugar; 100g butter, melted; 200ml coconut milk; 3 eggs; 100g raisins; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp nutmeg; Pinch of salt; Butter for greasing

Bojo (BOH-yoh)

Cassava Coconut Cake

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour 30 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 346 kcal

A dense, chewy Surinamese cake made from grated cassava, coconut, sugar, and raisins, baked until golden with a sticky, fudge-like texture.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 3.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 14.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

grater or food processor baking pan oven mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: rectangular pan, cut into squares

Garnishes: powdered sugar

Accompaniments: whipped cream, coffee

Ingredients

800g cassava, peeled and finely grated
200g desiccated coconut
300g sugar
100g butter, melted
200ml coconut milk
3 eggs
100g raisins
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Butter for greasing

Instructions

1
Grate cassava very finely, squeezing out excess liquid through a clean cloth. The drier the cassava, the better the texture.
2
Mix grated cassava with coconut, sugar, melted butter, coconut milk, eggs, raisins, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
3
Pour into a greased baking pan and smooth the top. The mixture will be thick and heavy.
4
Bake at 175C for one hour to one hour fifteen minutes until the top is deep golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
5
Let cool completely before cutting. The texture should be dense, chewy, and slightly sticky like fudge.

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Did You Know?

Bojo improves in flavor and texture after resting overnight, making it the perfect make-ahead party dessert.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater or food processor
baking pan
oven
mixing bowl

Garnishing

powdered sugar

Accompaniments

whipped cream, coffee

The Story Behind Bojo

Bojo is one of Suriname's most beloved desserts, a celebration cake that appears at every birthday, Christmas, and special occasion. The combination of cassava and coconut reflects the Creole community's mastery of tropical ingredients, transforming humble root vegetables into an indulgent sweet treat. The dense, fudgy texture is unique among cakes and has made bojo famous across the Surinamese diaspora, particularly in the Netherlands.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed celebrations, birthdays, christmas 📜 Origins: Creole-Surinamese tradition

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