Brazilian Cassava Cake

Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Brazilian-inspired cassava cake, a delightful dessert made entirely in a blender. This gluten-free cake is infused with coconut for a tropical twist, offering a moist texture that melts in the mouth. Its convenience and simplicity in preparation make it perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

🥥 800 grams raw cassava Aipim/Mandioca/Macaxeira, peeled and cut into small pieces
🥚 4 large eggs
🥥 1/2 cup coconut oil or oil of choice or melted butter
🍬 1 cup + 1/4 cup demerara sugar
🥥 200 ml coconut milk
💧 200 ml water
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
🥥 100 grams grated dried coconut Coco Seco Ralado
🌾 Rice flour for dusting the baking dish

Instructions

1- Prepare the Baking Dish:

• Grease a 20cm x 30cm baking dish with oil
• Dust lightly with rice flour

2- Preheat Oven:

• Set your oven to 200°C (392°F)

3- Prepare Cassava:

• Carefully peel 800 grams of cassava
• Cut it into smaller pieces
• Remove the central fiber

4- Process Cassava:

• In a blender, pulse the cassava in small batches
• Ensure a coarsely chopped, grainy texture
• Transfer to a wooden bowl

5- Blend Liquid Ingredients:

• In the same blender, mix 4 eggs, 1/2 cup coconut oil
• Add 1 cup + 1/4 cup demerara sugar, 200 ml coconut milk, 200 ml water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Blend until creamy and smooth

6- Combine and Blend:

• Pour the liquid mixture over the processed cassava and mix lightly
• Reblend some of this mixture in batches until smoother
• Maintain small cassava chunks

7- Final Mix:

• Add 100 grams of grated dried coconut into the batter
• Incorporate thoroughly with a spatula

8- Pour and Spread:

• Pour the batter into the prepped baking dish
• Distribute it evenly

9- Bake:

• Place the dish in the preheated oven
• Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the top is golden brown

10- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake cool entirely before slicing with a serrated knife
- Serve in slices with a cake server

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes
Servings: Approximately 12 servings
Calories: 249 per serving
Sodium: 5% Daily Value
Total Fats: 19% Daily Value

• Saturated Fats: 8% Daily Value
  Carbohydrates: 11% Daily Value
  Fiber: 8% Daily Value
  Proteins: 7% Daily Value
  Cholesterol: 106 mg
  Equipment: 20cm x 30cm rectangular baking dish (similar to KitchenAid or Britânia styles), red blender (no brand specified, similar to KitchenAid or Britânia), red silicone spatula, wooden bowl, glass measuring cup and small black measuring spoon, glass jar/mug for measuring liquids, metal cake server, metal ladle, Britânia electric oven, green plaid oven mitts

Cooking Tips

• Ensure the baking dish is well-greased and floured to prevent sticking.
• A slightly larger dish will create a thinner cake, baking quicker.
• Allow complete cooling before slicing for the best texture.

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Brazilian Cassava Cake