Description
A traditional Colombian dessert made with yuca, coconut, butter, cream cheese, and milk, baked into a moist, slightly chewy cake with a rich tropical flavor and golden crust.
Ingredients
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- 450g peeled yuca, grated
- 150g dried coconut
- 2 eggs
- 150g evaporated milk or coconut milk
- 280g caster sugar
- 75g butter, melted
- 160g cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla or aniseeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a medium baking dish.
- In a blender, combine grated yuca, dried coconut, eggs, milk, sugar, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla or aniseeds.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Optional: sprinkle a little dried coconut on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set.
- Cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Drain grated yuca to remove excess moisture before blending.
- For extra flavor, add lime zest or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Use coconut milk for a richer, more tropical version.
- Serve warm or chilled; both are delicious.
- The texture should be soft, creamy, and slightly chewy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg