Golden Yam Cake
This Golden Yam Cake has an extremely moist and delicate texture and is topped with a simple powdered sugar icing. This unique cake is one of the most requested desserts in my kitchen!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 464kcal
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup butter softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 small red-skinned yam peeled and shredded (approximately 2 cups)
Icing
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Use a spoon to stir the dry mixture into the batter just until blended. Fold in the shredded yam. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly for 5 to 10 minutes before icing.
- Using a hand mixer, combine the powdered sugar, butter, and milk until smooth. Spread over the cake while still warm.
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Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1mg