Sweet Potato Bourbon Whiskey Cake

• cups cake flour↗3
• teaspoons baking powder↗3
• teaspoon salt↗1
• teaspoon cinnamon↗1
• teaspoon nutmeg↗1⁄2
• teaspoon ground cloves↗1⁄4
• cups oil1 1⁄2
• cup sugar↗1
• cup brown sugar↗1
• eggs (seperated)↗5
• cup water (boiling)↗1⁄3
• tablespoons Bourbon↗2
• cup pecans (chopped)↗1
• lb sweet potato↗3⁄4
• teaspoon cream of tartar↗1⁄4
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sift together; flour,baking powder,salt & seasonings, set aside.

2. 2

   Beat oil and sugars together until smooth, beat in egg yolks & boiling water gradually; beat for 2-3minutes.

3. 3

   Add dry ingredients to sugar mixture gradually, stirring well.

4. 4

   Stir in bourbon (take a sip if you like, as this adds to the character of the cake).

5. 5

   Stir in pecans.

6. 6

   Peel and grate sweet potatoes (should end up with 2 cups packed); stir into sugar mixture.

7. 7

   Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks; add the cream of tartar & salt.

8. 8

   Stir 1/4 of the whites into sweet potato mix, then fold in remainder.

9. 9

   Place in a greased 10 inch tube pan and bake about 1 hour in a preheated 350 degree oven.

10. 10

    Cool pan for at least 15 minutes before unmolding.

11. 11

    Serve solo, or dust with confectioners' sugar.