Prepare to be amazed by this incredibly fluffy and vibrantly purple sweet potato cake! Forget everything you thought you knew about sweet potato desserts; this recipe delivers a surprisingly light and airy texture, perfectly complementing the sweet potato's natural sweetness. The gorgeous purple hue adds a touch of elegance, making this cake ideal for any special occasion or a simply delightful afternoon treat. Its moist crumb and subtle earthy notes are balanced beautifully, creating a dessert that's both sophisticated and satisfyingly comforting.
This recipe unveils the secrets to achieving that perfect fluffy texture, using simple ingredients and straightforward techniques. Ready to transform humble sweet potatoes into a show-stopping cake? Let's dive into the step-by-step process to create this irresistible fluffy purple sweet potato cake.
Tools Needed
- Steamer
- Jar Blender
- Sieve
- Mixing bowls
- Aluminum cups (size 3219)
- Pot for steaming
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- Purple sweet potatoes
- Coconut milk
- Cake flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Sugar
- Yeast (unflavored or sweet)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes and Make the Sweet Potato Puree
- Peel and cut purple sweet potatoes into pieces. Wash and clean thoroughly.
- Steam the sweet potatoes over high heat for 20 minutes.
- Place the cooked sweet potatoes in a jar and blend with coconut milk until smooth.
Step 2. Mix and Knead the Dough
- Sift cake flour and baking powder together. Add salt and sugar (adjust sweetness to your liking). Mix dry ingredients.
- Add yeast to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Gradually add the blended sweet potato mixture to the dry ingredients, alternating with kneading the dough until the flour and sugar are well dissolved.
- Cover the dough and let it rest until doubled in size (approximately 1 hour).
- Gently stir the dough to remove air bubbles.
Step 3. Steam the Fluffy Purple Sweet Potato Cakes
- Scoop the dough into aluminum cups.
- Steam the filled cups over high heat for 20 minutes, covering the steamer with a thin cloth to prevent water droplets from falling on the dessert.
Step 4. Cool and Serve
- Remove the cakes from the steamer and let them cool completely on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.
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Tips
- Even after a day, the dessert remains soft.
- Use unflavored or sweet yeast.
Nutrition
- N/A
FAQs
1. Can I use regular sweet potatoes instead of purple sweet potatoes?
While you can, the vibrant purple color and slightly different flavor profile will be lost. The cake will still be delicious, just a different color!
2. How can I make this cake even more moist?
Add a tablespoon or two of milk or buttermilk to the batter. You can also increase the amount of oil slightly.
3. How long can I store leftover cake?
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
This fluffy purple sweet potato cake is a delightful surprise, proving that healthy and delicious can coexist beautifully. With its vibrant color and irresistible texture, it's sure to become a new favorite dessert. Enjoy every bite of this wonderfully unique and satisfying treat!