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 c. butter, softened; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 5 eggs; 16 oz. can cut yams, drained or 1 1/4 c. cooked mashed sweet potatoes; 3 c. self-rising flour; 1/2 tsp. soda; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 c. chopped pecans; 1 c. raisins; 8 1/4 oz. can crushed pineapple, well drained; 15.75 oz. can coconut pecan frosting supreme

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 eggs
16 oz. can cut yams, drained or 1 1/4 c. cooked mashed sweet potatoes
3 c. self-rising flour
1/2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. raisins
8 1/4 oz. can crushed pineapple, well drained
15.75 oz. can coconut pecan frosting supreme

1
Heat oven to 325u00b0.
2
Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan.
3
In a large bowl, cream sugar, butter and vanilla.
4
Add eggs, one at a time.
5
Add mashed yams, beating well.
6
Lightly spoon flour in measuring cup; level.
7
Add flour, soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
8
By hand, fold in pecans, raisins and pineapple.
9
Spread batter into pan evenly.
10
Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
11
Cool in pan 10 minutes.
12
Invert on plate and cool completely.
13
Heat frosting until melted, stirring constantly.
14
Spoon over cake.

3053

kcal

Calories

186

Fat

315

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sugar, 1 c. 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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