Cassava Buko Bibingka

This cassava buko bibingka, an Asian-inspired cake made with cassava, coconut, and Cheddar cheese, is a delightful dessert everyone loves.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 378 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 banana leaves, or as needed
• 2 cups grated fresh cassava
• 1 cup meat from buko (young coconut)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking dish with banana leaves.

Step 2

Mix sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, eggs, and butter together in a bowl; add 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and mix well. Stir cassava and buko into the milk mixture; pour into the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Spread the remaining Cheddar cheese over the top; bake until cheese melts, about 10 minutes.