SWEET POTATO CHOCOLATE CAKE

Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake image

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (15 5/8 ounce) container chocolate frosting

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg yolks, sweet potatoes, water, and vanilla. Mix well.
In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Add to the sweet potato mixture.
Beat the egg whiltes until they form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites and nuts into the batter. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.2, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 101, Sodium 240.2, Carbohydrate 77.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 55.5, Protein 6.7