"This Sweet Potato Cake is delicious and wonderful to serve for the holidays or any gathering. Serve it to your family and guests with coffee or milk...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 cup butter or 16 tablespoons or two sticks (softened)
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4 eggs
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 1/2 cups cooked sweet potatoes (I bake mine then peel and mash)
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup nuts (chopped (walnuts or pecans))
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1 cup raisins (Optional)
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4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
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2 tablespoons butter (softened)
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1 teaspoon rum or rum extract or could just use vanilla extract (I use regular rum)
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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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2 cups confectionery or powdered sugar
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heavy whipping cream