Cassava Pineapple Cake

Cook: 60 min Serves: 14 Cuisine: Filipino

A moist and flavorful cassava pineapple cake featuring tropical coconut and sweet pineapple, perfect for dessert or special occasions, with a rich coconut topping.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups grated cassava
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 3/4 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups thick coconut milk
  • 1 can (439 grams) crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1/3 cup pure coconut cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch square pan.
  2. Squeeze and discard the liquid from the grated cassava.
  3. Cream together the sugar and butter until smooth.
  4. Add the slightly beaten eggs and a pinch of salt; mix well.
  5. Stir in the coconut milk, grated cassava, and crushed pineapple until evenly combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared greased pan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes or until light brown on top.
  8. Pour the pure coconut cream over the hot cake and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

591 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.3g 7% DV
Total Fat 37g 47% DV
Carbs 63.7g 23% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 26.2g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 160mg 7% DV
Potassium 304.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 145.3mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7% DV
Calcium 83.3mg 6% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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