Manioc Cake

Description
It is made with grated manioc root and coconut milk and is very popular at parties and festivals.

Ingredients

 * 1¼ pounds manioc root
 * 1 cup coconut milk
 * 3 eggs
 * 2 cups sugar
 * ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
 * ¼ cup manioc flour

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Peel the manioc root and grate it on the medium grate. You should have 2 cups. Place in a large bowl and pour in the coconut milk beating with a whisk. Add the eggs, one at a time, sugar, butter, and the manioc flour, mixing well.
 * 3) Butter and flour a 2-quart mold. Pour batter into mold and bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until a wooden skewer comes out clean.
 * 4) Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes before unmolding.
 * 5) For a beautiful presentation, drizzle with warm apricot preserves and top with sliced almonds.