billie's southern sweet potato cake

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Lee's summit, MO
Updated on Apr 28, 2015

I found this recipe in an old Taste of Home magazine.... and Oh, boy is it YUMMY!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 20 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups shredded, peeled, sweet potatoes ( about 2 med)
  • 1 cup walnuts,chopped
  • - frosting:
  • 1 package 8oz. cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

How To Make billie's southern sweet potato cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350* Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Step 2
    In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and spices; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in sweet potatoes and walnuts
  • Step 3
    Transfer to a prepared pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until well blended, add in the confectioner's sugar beating well until smooth, Spread over cooled cake... and refrigerate. Enjoy!

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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