Food & Wine Golden Yuca-and-coconut Cake Recipe

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Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 40g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food & Wine Golden Yuca-and-coconut Cake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 40g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Food & Wine Golden Yuca-and-coconut Cake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 121 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Sodium: 177mg
Total Carbohydrates: 42g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 16g
Protein: 5g
Calcium: 139mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 259mg Vitamin A: 41mcg
Vitamin C: 14mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 pounds yuca, peeled and finely grated (about 3 cups
  • see Note)
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh or frozen coconut (from 1 small coconut)
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded queso blanco or Monterey Jack cheese (about 7 1/2 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons anise seeds, lightly crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Visit Food & Wine's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)