A classic Filipino dessert
Cassava Cake is a classic Filipino dessert made from grated cassava or manioc, a woody shrub where the starch that is used to make tapioca are derived. Being a popular dessert, different recipe versions are available for Cassava Cake.
Origins
Cassava cake was first made in Brazil where Cassava originated in the Amazon Basin of tropical Brazil. Starting with the Amazon, in Manaus , Festa Junina is celebrated with cassava cake, sweet tapioca with coconut. Its cultivation spread from there to other parts of Latin America thousands of years ago. It is also enjoyed in Jamaica, Brazil, Africa and Asia.
Cassava Cake to die for
Last March 2005, schoolchildren from Bohol were sick due to contaminated cassava cake. Thirty elementary school children died of food poisoning after eating a native delicacy made from cassava flour at the San Jose Elementary School in Mabini town, Bohol. Cassava is traditionally boiled, or processed as an ingredient for native cakes in many tropical countries. Cassava is a staple food for many poor families. A popular delicacy among schoolchildren is deep-fried cassava coated with sugar. cassava contains linamarin which can cause cyanide poison when eaten raw. Only to proper processing in cooking the said root crop , detoxifies and lessen the toxicity level of the cassava which is safe for human consupmtion which are peeling, grating, soaking, boiling, sun drying, baking
We suggest you don’t try making your own tapioca at home. Cassava roots have traces of cyanide in them! The ever-resourceful Mayans figured out how to extract this poison for their blow darts, leaving the uncontaminated roots free for eating.
Recipes
- Cassava Cake recipe from Kumain.com
- Cassava Cake recipe from MarketManila.com
- Cassava Cake recipe from Pinoyfoodblog.com
- Cassava Cake recipe from filipinodesserts.net
Restaurants serving cassava cake
Cassava cake is a classic and commonly snacks in the Philippines. You can find cassava cake in school canteens, food stalls outside the school, cafeteria, coffee shop and some restaurant. Here are the popular places where you can find grate and delicious cassava cake and other delicacy:
- Cafe Juanita – #2 United St. cor. West Capitol Drive, Barrio Kapitolyo Pasig City, Metro Manila (02) 632-0357
- Yoyi’s Homemade Food – in Ormoc Lea Melendres (053) 255-7229
- Conti’s Pastry Shop & Restaurant – 1C-17 Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila
Tel. No:
(+632)856-2352 to 53; (+632)901-3486Mobile:
(+63917)322-6684; (+63922)847-3005 - Nena’s Special Bibingka & Restaurant – Gen Romulo St., Cubao Quezon City +63(2)9112578
- Julie Ravago - Mandaluyong, Metro Manila 719-3783
- JALTAN FOOD CENTRUM -MAGALLANES ST., DAVAO CITY (082) 227-3477 / 227-5422
- Ralo’s Cassava Cake – Brgy. Pulong, Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rosa, Laguna 0919-3335909
