1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
6 eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
3/4 cup whole milk
For the filling
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes
4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the topping
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 can of condensed milk (395g)
1 tablet of semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (170g)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate shavings for decoration
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
6 eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
3/4 cup whole milk
For the filling
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes
4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the topping
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 can of condensed milk (395g)
1 tablet of semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (170g)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chocolate shavings for decoration
In a stand mixer, beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in the vanilla extract
Gradually add the flour mixed with the yeast and panned, alternating with the milk, beating until just combined
Beat carefully until a smooth batter forms
Pour into a 25cm round cake pan, greased with butter and lined with parchment paper, also greased
Bake in a moderate oven (180°C) preheated to 35 minutes or until, when tested with a toothpick, it comes out clean
Let cool and remove from the pan
Prepare the filling
In a stand mixer, beat all the ingredients together for about 3 minutes or until smooth
Cut the cake into three layers of equal thickness
In a serving dish, layer one of the cake layers, half the filling, another cake layer, the remaining filling, and finally the third cake layer
Prepare the topping
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the sugar until caramelized, stirring occasionally
Add the condensed milk and stir until dissolved
Remove from the heat, add the chocolate and heavy cream, and spread over the cake
Decorate with chocolate shavings and serve.
