Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. cooking oil
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
  • 4 Tbsp. hot water
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 c. grated raw yams, peeled
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

Method

  • Combine oil and sugar; heat until smooth.
  • Add egg yolks and beat well.
  • Add hot water, then dry ingredients.
  • Stir up potatoes, nuts and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff.
  • Fold into mixture.
  • Bake in greased and floured pan at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Best for layer cake.