Frosted Sweet Potato Cake Recipe

Name: Frosted Sweet Potato Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup canola oil; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1-1/2 cups finely shredded uncooked sweet potato (about 1 medium); 1/4 cup hot water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup evaporated milk; 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup canola oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups finely shredded uncooked sweet potato (about 1 medium)
1/4 cup hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sweet potato, water and vanilla. Combine flour and cinnamon; gradually add to potato mixture until well blended. Stir in almonds.
2
Pour into a greased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4
For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan; whisk in the brown sugar, milk and egg yolks until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches at least 160u00b0 and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; stir in coconut, almonds and vanilla. Spread over warm cake. Cool on a wire rack.

2245

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

219

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup canola oil, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 1-1/2 cups finely shredded uncooked sweet potato (about 1 medium), and more.

Yes, Frosted Sweet Potato 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.

Frosted Sweet Potato Cake

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