GOLDEN YAM CAKE

Golden Yam Cake image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small red-skinned yam, peeled and shredded (approximately 2 cups)
Icing
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended. Fold in the shredded yam. Spread the batter evenly in the greased baking dish.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, 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. With your hand mixer, mix together the confectioners' sugar, butter and milk until smooth. Spread over the cake while still warm