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Cakes and Pies -
Golden Yam Cake
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| INGREDIENTS |
- 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour, sifted
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 1/2 cups cooking oil
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2 cups sugar
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4 eggs
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1/4 cup hot water
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11/2 cups sweet potatoes, raw and finely grated
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1 cup nuts, chopped
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Frosting:
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1 (14 1/2-ounce) can evaporated milk
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1 cup sugar
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1 stick or 1/2 cup butter or margarine
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3 egg yolks
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups coconut, flaked
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| INSTRUCTIONS |
Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour three 8-inch layer pans. Sift together flour and spices.
In a mixing bowl, combine cooking oil and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add hot water, then fold in flour mixture.
Stir in potatoes, nuts, and vanilla and combine thoroughly. Pour batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except vanilla and coconut. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 20 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and add vanilla and coconut; cool. Spread between and on top of layers. |
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