Sweet Potato Bourbon Whiskey Cake Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Bourbon Whiskey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cake flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 cups oil; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup brown sugar; 5 eggs (seperated); 1/3 cup water (boiling); 2 tablespoons Bourbon; 1 cup pecans (chopped); 3/4 lb sweet potato; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
5 eggs (seperated)
1/3 cup water (boiling)
2 tablespoons Bourbon
1 cup pecans (chopped)
3/4 lb sweet potato
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Sift together; flour,baking powder,salt & seasonings, set aside.
2
Beat oil and sugars together until smooth, beat in egg yolks & boiling water gradually; beat for 2-3minutes.
3
Add dry ingredients to sugar mixture gradually, stirring well.
4
Stir in bourbon (take a sip if you like, as this adds to the character of the cake).
5
Stir in pecans.
6
Peel and grate sweet potatoes (should end up with 2 cups packed); stir into sugar mixture.
7
Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks; add the cream of tartar & salt.
8
Stir 1/4 of the whites into sweet potato mix, then fold in remainder.
9
Place in a greased 10 inch tube pan and bake about 1 hour in a preheated 350 degree oven.
10
Cool pan for at least 15 minutes before unmolding.
11
Serve solo, or dust with confectioners' sugar.

1974

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

197

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: 3 cups cake flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Bourbon Whiskey 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.

Sweet Potato Bourbon Whiskey Cake

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