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Nutritional Values
450kcal
2gProtein
65gCarbs
20gFat
3gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Cayman Cassava Cake
How to order / say it
Say it
Cayman Cassava Cake — [key-man ka-sa-va kayk]
Order
I'd like a slice of Cassava Cake.
Say locally
Rich, moist cake made from grated cassava.
Why try it?
Cassava Cake is a traditional dessert that embodies the Caymanian reliance on local produce, often featured during celebrations.
How it tastes
It's slightly sweet with a dense, moist texture and a hint of spices, reminiscent of homestyle baked goods.
Origin & History — first documented: 1890
Introduced in the 19th century, cassava was used widely in baking as an affordable staple, leading to the creation of this iconic cake.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 500 g cassava
- 🍯 200 g sugar
- 🥛 400 ml coconut cream
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
- 🧂 1 tsp nutmeg
- 🥛 100 g butter
Method
- 1 Grate the cassava and squeeze out excess liquid.
- 2 Mix cassava with sugar, coconut cream, butter, and spices.
- 3 Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.