Dessert
Bolo Polana (Cashew and Potato Cake)

Bolo Polana (Cashew and Potato Cake)

Mozambique

80Minutes
MediumLevel
10Serves
10Steps
About

A rich, moist cake named after the elegant Polana district of Maputo, made from Mozambique's famous cashews and mashed potato in place of most of the flour.

Equipment
  • Cake tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Potato masher
  • Food processor
Ingredients
Potatoes500 g
Raw cashews300 g
Sugar1.5 cups
Butter, softened150 g
Eggs, separated6
Plain flour2 tbsp
Lemon, zested1
Vanilla or a splash of port1 tsp
Saltpinch

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