Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. corn oil
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 3 c. plain flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 3 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. allspice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. sweet potato
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. coconut
  • 1 pkg. candied fruit

Method

  • Mix corn oil,
  • sugar,
  • flour,
  • spices, baking powder, salt, soda and potatoes. Add
  • eggs,
  • one
  • at
  • a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add vanilla, nuts, raisins, coconut and fruit.
  • Pour
  • into a greased tube pan.
  • Bake at 300° for 1 1/2 hours
  • or
  • longer. Cake is best when allowed to mellow for a few days.