Baked Cassava Cake with Coconut and Brown Sugar Glaze

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A traditional Brazilian dessert featuring grated cassava baked with coconut milk and topped with a rich brown sugar glaze. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers grated cassava (yuca), drained, coconut milk, sweetened shredded coconut into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 8 Brazilian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups grated cassava (drained), 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 4 tbsp melted butter, 3 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt; mix thoroughly until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pour the batter into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
  3. Step 3: Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for a sweet, moist cassava treat.

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