Cassava Pone
Cassava Pone – an African dessert that is decadent, dense pudding with crisp edges made with cassava and coconut milk and packed with great flavors. A good and healthy alternative to the usual cakes!
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds grated cassava (I used frozen cassava)
- 1 1/2 cup grated mature coconut
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 14 oz. can coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon minced ginger
- 2- teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup raisins optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour to 9x13 baking dish or use a baking spray. Set aside
- 2
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients: grated coconut, frozen defrost cassava, coconut milk, melted butter, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, minced ginger, salt and vanilla. Mix well until all the ingredients have been fully combined. If using raisins you may add at this point.
- 3
Pour the mixture in the prepared baking dish and bake for about 60 minutes or until the center is firm. If it is still wobbly add another 10 minutes.
- 4
Remove and let it cool for about 10 minutes, then cut in squares and serve.
- 5
You may top with whipped cream and toasted coconut or fruits.