Sweet Potato Cake With Citrus Filling Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Cake With Citrus Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups canola oil; 4 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup hot water; 2 cups cake flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated (1 1/2 cups); 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup hot water
2 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Beat sugar and oil at low speed in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in hot water.
2
Stir together flour and next 6 ingredients; add to sugar mixture, stirring just until blended. Stir in sweet potato, pecans, and vanilla.
3
Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour batter evenly into 3 lightly greased and floured 8-inch cake pans.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool on wire racks.
5
Spread 1 cup Citrus Filling between each cake layer. Pour Orange Glaze over cake, letting it run down sides.

1765

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

159

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups canola oil, 4 large eggs, separated, 1/2 cup hot water, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Cake With Citrus Filling 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 Cake With Citrus Filling

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