Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1¼ pounds manioc root
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- ¼ cup manioc flour
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F.
Peel the manioc root and grate it on the medium grate. You should have 2 cups. Place in a large bowl and pour in the coconut milk beating with a whisk. Add the eggs, one at a time, sugar, butter, and the manioc flour, mixing well.
Butter and flour a 2-quart mold. Pour batter into mold and bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before unmolding.
For a beautiful presentation, drizzle with warm apricot preserves and top with sliced almonds.
Category:Mozambican Recipes
Category:Mozambican Desserts