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

  1. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites

  2. Beat the egg whites with the baking powder until stiff peaks form

  3. Set the beaten egg whites aside

  4. In a blender, blend the egg yolks with sugar, butter, and milk until combined

  5. Add the coconut and grated cassava to the blender and blend until a homogeneous batter is obtained

  6. Place the batter in a bowl and gently fold in the beaten egg whites

  7. Grease and flour a baking pan

  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan

  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180Β°C for 40 to 45 minutes or until the cake is firm and golden

  10. Remove the cake from the oven

  11. Let the cake cool completely before unmolding to prevent it from breaking

  12. Serve with tea or coffee

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