Description
A delicious Colombian dessert made with yuca (cassava) that is both gluten-free and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated yuca (cassava)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together grated yuca, shredded coconut, sugar, melted butter, eggs, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include vanilla extract or lemon zest.
- This cake is best served at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Colombian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg