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Yuca Cake

Yuca Cake

Yuca Cake from the Bay Islands of Honduras. 

Course Dessert
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 389 kcal
Author The Recipe Island

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups Yuca Mashed
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 2 1/2 Cups Coconut Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
  • 1 1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
  • 2 Tbs. Vanilla
  • 2 Tsp. Salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop Yuca.
  2. Preheat oven to 350˚ Fahrenheit

  3. Blend Yuca in a food processor.
  4. Add sugar, coconut milk, coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
  5. Pour into a greased pan.
  6. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Recipe Notes

If the Yuca is not fine enough after the food processor, put it in a blender. Don't over bake. Yuca cake should have a soft, pudding-like texture.