SWEET POTATO LAYER CAKE
"A true Southern classic, this cake is a hit at church functions and bake sales," writes Christy Shepard from Marion, North Carolina.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sweet potato, water and vanilla. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into the sweet potato mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to potato mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Pour into three greased and lightly floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. , For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the sugar, milk and eggs yolks until smooth. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the frosting. Repeat layers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 941 calories, Fat 61g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 95g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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Fakruzzaman Talukder
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and moist.
Karyn Lewis
[email protected]I love this cake! It's the perfect fall dessert. The sweet potato flavor is so unique and the cake is so moist.
AYUSH YT
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ahtsham Shah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potato, but this cake was surprisingly good. The frosting is especially delicious.
Mohamed Elsebaity
[email protected]This cake is beautiful and delicious! I made it for my daughter's birthday and she loved it.
anver savid
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The layers are so moist and the frosting is to die for.
Gilbert Ng'eno
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Alona Sorita
[email protected]Delicious! The sweet potato flavor is subtle and the cake is so moist. I highly recommend this recipe.
Akrem Bojghi
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that I can use sweet potatoes from my garden.
My Nunu My nunu
[email protected]I was skeptical about how sweet potatoes would taste in a cake, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement.
Benjamin
[email protected]This sweet potato layer cake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture. I'll definitely be making it again.