1 cup unsalted butter or margarine
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
120 grams dark chocolate chips, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter or margarine
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
120 grams dark chocolate chips, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons baking powder
Cream together the butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
Add the heavy cream, sweet potatoes, nuts, chocolate chips, ground cloves, baking powder, flour, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the mixture; mix until just combined
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold them into the batter
Pour the batter into a 9-inch round cake pan that has been greased and floured
Bake for about 1 1/2 hours in a moderate oven (350°F)
Let cool completely before removing from the pan
If desired, top with your favorite glaze or whipped cream
