Papa Leo's Cassava Pone

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of "Papa Leo's Cassava Pone," a rich and traditional Caribbean dessert that's a celebration of tropical ingredients and comforting spices. Made with freshly grated cassava and coconut, this moist and chewy treat is naturally sweetened with brown sugar and infused with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. A touch of evaporated milk and melted butter creates a luxuriously creamy texture, while optional raisins add bursts of sweetness in every bite. Perfectly golden and aromatic after baking, this easy-to-make cassava pone is ideal for family gatherings, holidays, or just a cozy dessert to enjoy anytime. Plus, it's naturally gluten-free and serves up to 10, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 4 cups Grated cassava
• 2 cups Grated coconut
• 2.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1 cup Evaporated milk
• 0.5 cup Melted butter
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or butter for greasing

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or vegetable oil and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava, grated coconut, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until the sugar has evenly coated the cassava and coconut.

Step 3

Pour in the evaporated milk and melted butter. Stir well to blend the wet ingredients into the mixture.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 5

If using raisins, gently fold them into the mixture at this step.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cassava pone from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the dish before slicing into squares or rectangles for serving.

Step 9

Serve at room temperature, and enjoy this flavorful and moist dessert with family and friends!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1964.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4955.6

Total Fat 173.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 272.1mg	0%
Sodium 1769.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 844.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.0g	0%
Total Sugars 458.6g
Protein 41.4g	0%

Vitamin D 267.5IU	0%
Calcium 1343.3mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 5182.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 66.2%