Caramel-Sweet Potato Torte Recipe

Name: Caramel-Sweet Potato Torte
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, separated; 1 1/3 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 3/4 cup chopped dates; 3/4 cup crushed round buttery crackers; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3/4 cup sugar; Garnish: pecan halves

Servings: persons

6 large eggs, separated
1 1/3 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup crushed round buttery crackers
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
Garnish: pecan halves

1
Beat egg yolks and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in pecans, dates, and crackers.
2
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed until foamy. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until soft peaks form and sugar dissolves. Fold into yolk mixture. Line 3 (8-inch) round cakepans with wax paper; grease and flour wax paper. Pour batter into prepared pans.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans, peeling off wax paper; cool on wire racks.
4
Spread Caramel Whipped Cream Filling between layers and on top of cake. Garnish, if desired. Chill 3 to 4 hours.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, separated, 1 1/3 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Caramel-Sweet Potato Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramel-Sweet Potato Torte

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