Traditional Brazilian Raw Cassava Coconut Cake
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup grated raw cassava
- 1 cup milk (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (preferably fresh)
- 1 cup sugar (160 grams)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Preparation
Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites
Beat the egg whites with the baking powder until stiff peaks form
Set the beaten egg whites aside
In a blender, blend the egg yolks with sugar, butter, and milk until combined
Add the coconut and grated cassava to the blender and blend until a homogeneous batter is obtained
Place the batter in a bowl and gently fold in the beaten egg whites
Grease and flour a baking pan
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan
Bake in a preheated oven at 180Β°C for 40 to 45 minutes or until the cake is firm and golden
Remove the cake from the oven
Let the cake cool completely before unmolding to prevent it from breaking
Serve with tea or coffee