Pecan Sweet Potato Cake Recipe

Pecan Sweet Potato Cake Recipe

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Maida Heatter; I am exhausted just posting this recipe. Mom wants to make it for Thanksgiving.

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Cooking tools:

  • Candy thermometer
  • Hand mixer
  • Oven
  • Cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Wax paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Measuring spoon
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Sifter
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Pitcher
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Cake plate
  • Offset spatula
  • Food processor
  • Grater
  • Aluminum foil
  • Long-bladed knife
  • Dinner plate
  • Measuring cup
  • Kitchen timer
  • Baking dish
  • Spoon
  • Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups tightly packed shredded sweet potatoes (see note)
  • 6 ounces toasted pecans (1 1/2 c.)
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 2 2/3 cups loosely packed shredded coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup egg white (from 4-5 eggs)
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

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