Sweet potato cake (similar to carrot cake)
A different version of the popular carrot cake in which the sweet potato gives the cake a rich character.
Creation by Bas van Kranen, Bord’Eau*, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Would you like to view this page?
To see this recipe or part of the website, you need an account. Click on the button below to get a free two-week Gastronomixs trial account. This page and a whole lot of extra features will be accessible immediately!
After the free trial period, you can choose to upgrade to a paid account to retain full access. For just €7 per month or €70 per year, you’ll have access to more than 3,200 components and hundreds of compositions!
Ingredients
|
200 |
g |
flour, sieved |
|
200 |
g |
egg |
|
200 |
g |
sugar |
|
200 |
g |
softened butter |
|
450 |
g |
sweet potato, raw and grated |
|
1/2 |
tsp |
spice mix (cinnamon, pink pepper, cloves, cayenne) |
|
100 |
g |
sultanas |
|
100 |
g |
walnuts, finely chopped |
Preparation method
- Combine the butter, egg, and sugar in the bowl of the planet mixer and mix using the butterfly whisk.
- Then add the remaining ingredients.
- Transfer the mixture to a springform pan.
- Bake the cake at 150°C for 60 minutes.
- Allow to cool.
- Decorate the cake with icing and small flowers.
Serving suggestions
- As part of a dessert with components of citrus.
- As a pastry or serve in a small version as a friandise with coffee or tea.