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Chishimba (Zambian Cassava Cake)

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Prep: 0 min Cook: 0 min Difficulty: medium

Categories: Dessert, Baked

Tags: medium difficulty, recipes for cake, recipes for dessert, recipes using baking powder, recipes using brown sugar, recipes using cassava, recipes using coconut, recipes using egg, recipes using ground cinnamon, recipes without cooking time, recipes without servings, zambian

Source: Wikibooks contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook%3AChishimba_%28Zambian_Cassava_Cake%29)

Adapted: Imported and reformatted by HowManyCookies from the cited Wikibooks revision.

Source revision: https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook%3AChishimba%20%28Zambian%20Cassava%20Cake%29&oldid=4587498

License: CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) · Wikibooks contributors

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated cassava
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salth

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with vegetable oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cassava, shredded coconut, and brown sugar. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  3. Add the beaten eggs, coconut milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.
  4. Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir the mixture until the spices and baking powder are fully incorporated.
  5. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  6. Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40–45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Once the chishimba is fully baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the cake pan for a few minutes.
  8. After cooling slightly, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Equipment

Mixing bowl, 9-inch round cake pan, Mixing spoon, Oven

Notes

You can enhance the flavor of the chishimba by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits to the batter before baking.

This dessert can be enjoyed on its own or served with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful treat.