Down South Yam Cake Recipe

Name: Down South Yam Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 5 eggs; 1 (16 oz.) can yams, drained (reserving 1 Tbsp. liquid for frosting); 3 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 c. chopped pecans; 1 c. raisins; 1 (8 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained (reserving 1/4 c. liquid for frosting); 8 pecan halves

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs
1 (16 oz.) can yams, drained (reserving 1 Tbsp. liquid for frosting)
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. raisins
1 (8 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained (reserving 1/4 c. liquid for frosting)
8 pecan halves

1
In large bowl, cream sugar, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Cut up yams and add to creamed mixture, beating until well mixed. Add flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
2
By hand, fold in pecans, raisins and pineapple.
3
Spoon mixture into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan; spread evenly.
4
Bake in 325u00b0 oven for 65 to 75 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5
Cool upright in pan 10 minutes, then invert on serving plate.
6
Spoon frosting over cake; allow some to run down sides.

3767

kcal

Calories

274

Fat

302

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sugar, 1 1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened, 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla, 5 eggs, and more.

Yes, Down South Yam Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Down South Yam Cake

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