Cassava Pone dessert

The Arawaks, Barbados' earliest known settlers, were the first to introduce cassava to the island and ever since that time, the possibilities have been endless with regards to its usage. One such usage is cassava pone. But what is cassava pone? This is a question asked by many visitors to the island as there is an air of curiosity surrounding this somewhat sweet, moist and gummy textured treat. Cassava pone is mainly made from cassava root, pumpkin, sweet potato, coconut, sugar, nutmeg, butter and milk with some recipes including carrots or raisins.