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Vakalolo (cassava and coconut cake)

Vakalolo is a dense, soft cake made from grated cassava cooked in coconut milk and sugar, with a texture close to a custard. It is served as a dessert or an afternoon snack at family celebrations and village gatherings.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter a small baking dish.
  2. Finely grate the peeled cassava, then gently squeeze it to remove excess water.
  3. In a bowl, mix the grated cassava, sugar and pinch of salt.
  4. Add the coconut milk, beaten eggs, melted butter and vanilla, then mix until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Pour the mixture into the buttered dish and bake for 60 minutes, until the top is golden and a knife comes out dry.
  6. Let it cool slightly before cutting into portions.

Variations and tips

Fragrant version. Add the zest of one lime to the batter for a fresher note.

Crispy top. Sprinkle grated coconut over the surface before baking.

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