Sweet Potato Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups 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 cake flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1-1/3 cups sugar; 2 cans (5 ounces each) evaporated milk; 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups 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 cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 cans (5 ounces each) evaporated milk
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sweet potato, water and vanilla.
2
In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into the sweet potato mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to potato mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Pour into three greased and lightly floured 9-in. round baking pans.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 22-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks.
4
For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk the sugar, milk and eggs yolks until smooth. Add butter; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Transfer to a small bowl; cool for 10 minutes.
5
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the frosting. Repeat layers.

1914

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

191

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

Yes, Sweet Potato Layer 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 Layer Cake

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