This Ube Cassava Cake with Macapuno is a delightful Filipino dessert combines the rich, creamy sweetness of ube halaya with the nutty flavor of cassava cake, all topped with a touch of creamy coconut. It's a taste sensation perfect for any celebration.
Ensure the cassava is thawed, then combine it in a bowl with coconut milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, ube halaya, ube extract, vanilla, melted butter, and sugar.
1.75 pounds Grated Cassava, 2 cups coconut milk, ½ cup condensed milk, ½ cup evaporated milk, 1 cup ube halaya, 1 teaspoon ube extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup butter, ¾ cup white sugar
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Optionally, drain the macapuno strings if you prefer less sweetness from the syrup.
Add the eggs and macapuno strings to the mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
2 whole eggs, 1 cup macapuno strings
Pour the batter into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Toppings
Begin by melting butter in a pan over low heat.
2 tablespoon salted butter
Add flour to the melted butter and stir until combined.
2 tablespoon All purpose Flour
Incorporate sugar into the mixture, stirring continuously.
2 tablespoon white sugar
Pour in condensed milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until the mixture thickens slightly but remains pourable.
½ cup condensed milk, 2 cups coconut milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spread the topping evenly over the cassava cake batter.
Broil in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
Allow it to cool before serving, or enjoy it warm straight from the oven—it's your choice!
Notes
For an extra moist and flavorful cake, allow it to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving. Refrigerating the cake further enhances its texture and makes it easier to slice into neat portions, ensuring a delightful experience with every bite.For the best texture, make sure the grated cassava is fully thawed before mixing it into the batter. Also, let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean, even pieces!