
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups sifted cake flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs, separated
- 4 tablespoons hot water
- 1-1/2 cups grated, raw sweet potatoes
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick margarine
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-1/3 cups flaked coconut
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease three 8-inch pans; set aside.
- To make cake:
- In medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- In large bowl, combine oil and sugar; beat until smooth.
- Add egg yolks and beat well.
- Add hot water, then sifted dry ingredients.
- Stir in sweet potatoes, nuts and vanilla, and beat well.
- In small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into cake batter.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. Cool completely before frosting.
- To make frosting:
- In saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, margarine, egg yolks and vanilla.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 12 minutes, or until mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and add coconut.
- Beat until cool and of spreading consistency.
Top this Sweet Potato Cake Recipe with a decadent coconut frosting.
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