Sweet Potato Cake Recipe

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups sugar1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter)1/3 cup shortening1/3 cup water1 egg1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2/3 cup raisins1/3 cup chopped pecansConfectioners’ sugar

Preparation

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, potatoes, shortening, water and egg. Combine dry ingredients; add to potato mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and pecans. Pour into a greased 8-cup fluted tube pan.

Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.