Sweet Potatoes Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening.
  2. Gradually add sugar and cream.
  3. Add eggs and beat well.
  4. Add sweet potatoes and mix well.
  5. Sift together all dry ingredients.
  6. Add to cream mixture alternately with milk. Add nuts and mix well.
  7. Bake in 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  8. Can be served plain or with a cream cheese icing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

993 kcal 50% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 56.2g 72% DV
Carbs 125.1g 46% DV
Fiber 15.9g 57% DV
Sugar 19.3g 39% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12641.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 840mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 67.3mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 66.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.9mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1904.8mg 100% DV
Iron 10.5mg 58% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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