SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH COCONUT PECAN FROSTING

Steps:

• For Cake:.
• Combine oil and sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat until smooth.
• Add egg yolks; beat well.
• Stir in hot water.
• Combine dry ingredients; blend into sugar mixture.
• Stir in sweet potatoes and vanilla, blending thoroughly.
• Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter.
• Spoon mixture into 13x9 baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 to 40 minutes or until cake test done.
• Remove from dish; cool on wire rack.
• For Frosting:.
• Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in a saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add coconut and pecans.
• Cool until of spreading consistency, beating occasionally.
• Makes 2 1/2 cups.