Southern Yam Cake

Name: Southern Yam Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. cooking oil; 2 c. sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour; 4 Tbsp. hot water; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 1/2 c. grated raw yams, peeled; 1 c. chopped nuts; 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1959 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Southern Yam Cake – a delicious recipe with cooking oil, sugar, eggs, cake flour, water, baking powder. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. cooking oil
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
4 Tbsp. hot water
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. grated raw yams, peeled
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

1
Combine oil and sugar; heat until smooth.
2
Add egg yolks and beat well.
3
Add hot water, then dry ingredients.
4
Stir up potatoes, nuts and vanilla.
5
Mix well.
6
Beat egg whites until stiff.
7
Fold into mixture.
8
Bake in greased and floured pan at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.
9
Best for layer cake.

1959

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

238

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. cooking oil, 2 c. sugar, 4 eggs, separated, 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1959 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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