SWEET POTATO CAKE - The Southern Lady Cooks

"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
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup butter or 16 tablespoons or two sticks (softened)
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups cooked sweet potatoes (I bake mine then peel and mash)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup nuts (chopped (walnuts or pecans))
1 cup raisins (Optional)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons butter (softened)
1 teaspoon rum or rum extract or could just use vanilla extract (I use regular rum)
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups confectionery or powdered sugar
heavy whipping cream
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