PUMPKIN AND SWEET POTATO CAKE RECIPE - (3/5)

Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Cake Recipe - (3/5) image

Provided by antoinetteburgess

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups unbleached flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 15 oz can of pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup baked mashed sweet potato (or canned equivalent)
4 large eggs

Steps:

Generously grease and flour a 9" x 13" cake pan; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat oil, eggs, pumpkin, sweet potato and oil. Add flour mixture and mix until smooth. Pour batter into the greased and floured cake pan. Bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Test for doneness with knife or toothpick before removing. When done, Let cool for a few minutes before removing from pans. Cool completely on wire racks. Ice with 1 package of softened (room temperature) cream cheese mixed with 1/2 can pumpkin or sweet potato puree.