Sweet Potato Cake Recipe - Grit

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups sifted cake flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs, separated
• 4 tablespoons hot water
• 1-1/2 cups grated, raw sweet potatoes
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla