Cassava pone is a traditional dessert that is widely enjoyed in the Caribbean region. The dish is made with grated cassava, coconut milk, brown sugar, spices, and other ingredients, which are mixed together and baked until the pone is firm and golden-brown. The resulting dessert is dense, moist, and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and nutty taste that is irresistible to anyone who tries it. Cassava pone has become a popular dessert in many parts of the world, especially in areas with large Caribbean communities.
It is often served at special occasions such as weddings, holidays, and family gatherings, and is also a staple at bake sales and food festivals. As a result, many variations of the recipe have emerged, with some bakers adding fruits, nuts, or other ingredients to create unique flavors and textures. Despite these variations, however, the core ingredients and preparation method remain the same, ensuring that the classic taste of cassava pone will continue to enchant dessert lovers for generations to come.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Creole/ Caribbean
Servings: 1 (9″ x 9″) pan
Ingredients
- 4 cups grated sweet cassava
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 cup grated pumpkin
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground spice
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp. melted butter or golden ray margarine
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp. ground cloves
- ½ cup seedless raisins
Instructions
- Grate the cassava, the coconut, the pumpkin, and spices, etc. Mix together the cassava, coconut, pumpkin, sugar, spice and nutmeg.
- Cut in the butter until melted. Stir in the milk. Add baking powder, vanilla essence, clove, and the raisins. Mix well.
- Pour into a well greased 9” × 9” (23cm × 23cm) loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour in a moderate 350°F (180°C) oven or until crisp and brown. Cool and cut in into bars.
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Cassava Pone
Ingredients
- 4 cups grated sweet cassava
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 cup grated pumpkin
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground spice
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp. melted butter or golden ray margarine
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp. ground cloves
- ½ cup seedless raisins
Instructions
- Grate the cassava, the coconut, the pumpkin, and spices, etc. Mix together the cassava, coconut, pumpkin, sugar, spice and nutmeg.
- Cut in the butter until melted. Stir in the milk. Add baking powder, vanilla essence, clove, and the raisins. Mix well.
- Pour into a well greased 9” × 9” (23cm × 23cm) loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour in a moderate 350°F (180°C) oven or until crisp and brown. Cool and cut in into bars.
