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Delicious Ube Cassava Cake

Delicious Ube Cassava Cake with Chewy Macapuno Magic

This Delicious Ube Cassava Cake combines vibrant colors, creamy textures, and chewy macapuno, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups Grated Cassava Ensure it's fully thawed for the best results.
  • 1 cup Ube Halaya Can use homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 teaspoon Ube Extract Feel free to substitute with more ube puree.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Full-fat for creamier texture.
  • 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk Optional for a lighter version.
  • 3 large Eggs Can replace with flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 1/2 cup Condensed Milk Contributes to moisture and sweetness.
  • 1 cup White Sugar Consider coconut sugar for healthy alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Macapuno Strings Drained.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter Melted.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Additional Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Milk (Extra)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, ube halaya, ube extract, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the drained macapuno strings and eggs into the batter.
  4. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and pour the batter into the pan.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
  6. Prepare the topping by melting salted butter in a saucepan, then stirring in flour, sugar, condensed milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract.
  7. Spread the topping over the cake, broiling for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
  8. Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool thoroughly before slicing for cleaner pieces. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

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