Elle Green’s Sweet Potato Cake | Recipes | Heirloom Meals: Savoring Yesterday's Traditions Today

Elle Green’s Sweet Potato Cake | Recipes | Heirloom Meals: Savoring Yesterday's Traditions Today

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour (sifted, then measured)
  • 3/4 cup bourbon soaked raisins (soak for at least 30 minutes)
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground whole nutmeg (fresh)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (fresh)
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 sticks butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups finely grated sweet potatoes
  • 12 ounces pineapple (Tip: 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained yields 12 oz.)
  • 1/2 cup milk

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