Bibinka

Name: Bibinka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Timorese
Ingredients: 500g cassava, peeled and finely grated; 200ml coconut milk; 3 eggs; 150g sugar; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; Butter for greasing

Bibinka (bee-BEEN-kah)

Coconut Cassava Cake

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 283 kcal

A dense, sweet cake made from grated cassava, coconut milk, eggs, and sugar, baked until golden with a caramelized crust and a soft, chewy interior.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 4.0g

Carbs 42.0g

Fat 11.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

baking dish grater oven mixing bowl

Presentation Guide

Vessel: square baking dish or plate

Garnishes: grated coconut on top

Accompaniments: coffee, tea

Ingredients

500g cassava, peeled and finely grated
200ml coconut milk
3 eggs
150g sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Butter for greasing

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease a baking dish with butter.
2
In a large bowl, combine grated cassava, coconut milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
3
Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
4
Pour into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
5
Bake for forty-five minutes until the top is golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
6
Let cool for fifteen minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Did You Know?

Bibinka came to Timor through Portuguese missionaries and has become so embedded in local culture that most Timorese consider it a native dish.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

baking dish
grater
oven
mixing bowl

Garnishing

grated coconut on top

Accompaniments

coffee, tea

The Story Behind Bibinka

Bibinka is a beloved dessert that traces its origin to the Portuguese bibinca, itself influenced by Goan Indian baking. When Portuguese missionaries brought the recipe to Timor, local cooks adapted it using cassava instead of wheat flour and coconut milk instead of dairy cream. The result is a uniquely Timorese confection that bridges European baking tradition with tropical ingredients.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed christmas, easter, and family celebrations 📜 Origins: Portuguese-Timorese

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