Cassava Cake Tonga

Name: Cassava Cake Tonga
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tongan
Ingredients: 500g cassava, grated; 1 cup coconut cream; 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 Coconut Cake

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 269 kcal

Grated cassava mixed with coconut cream 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 cream
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.
2
Mix with coconut cream, 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?

Every Tongan church potluck features at least three different cassava cakes.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater
baking pan

Garnishing

coconut

Accompaniments

tea

The Story Behind Cassava Cake Tonga

Cassava cake is one of the most popular desserts across Tonga. The introduction of cassava provided a new starchy ingredient that combined perfectly with coconut cream.

The dense, chewy, golden cake is sweet enough for dessert but sturdy enough to pack for picnics.

Cassava cake is inseparable from Tongan community gatherings.

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

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