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Sweet Potato Layer Cake Recipe

Sweet Potato Layer Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1-1/2 cups canola oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups finely shredded uncooked sweet potato (about 1 medium)
1/4 cup hot water
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup chopped pecans
frosting:
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 cans (5 oz each) evaporated milk
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2-2/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

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 near 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. Yield: 10-12 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1158.9 Kcal (4852 kJ)
Calories from fat	790.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	87.89g	135%
Cholesterol	156.99mg	52%
Sodium	134.06mg	6%
Potassium	594.99mg	13%
Total Carbs	87.83g	29%
Sugars	42.08g	168%
Dietary Fiber	6.78g	27%
Protein	13.6g	27%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	5.3mg	29%
Calcium	154.1mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	452.21 Kcal (1893 kJ)
Calories from fat	308.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.29g	135%
Cholesterol	61.26mg	52%
Sodium	52.31mg	6%
Potassium	232.17mg	13%
Total Carbs	34.27g	29%
Sugars	16.42g	168%
Dietary Fiber	2.65g	27%
Protein	5.31g	27%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	2.1mg	29%
Calcium	60.1mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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