Cassava Cake Tuvalu

Name: Cassava Cake Tuvalu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tuvaluan
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 Coconut Cake

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 269 kcal

Grated cassava mixed with coconut milk and sugar, baked 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.
2
Mix with coconut milk, sugar, butter, salt, vanilla.
3
Stir in grated coconut.
4
Line pan with banana leaf.
5
Pour in mixture.
6
Bake at 180C for 40 minutes.

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Did You Know?

Cassava cake is shared at community gatherings and church events across Tuvalu.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grater
baking pan

Garnishing

coconut

Accompaniments

tea

The Story Behind Cassava Cake Tuvalu

Cassava thrives on Tuvalu's atolls and baking it with coconut creates a popular dessert.

The dense, golden cake is sweet and portable.

Cassava cake is a fixture at every Tuvaluan celebration.

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

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