Gâteau des patates douces (Sweet-potato Cake) is a traditional Saint-Martin Creole recipe for a classic dessert cake of sweet potatoes and pumpkin in an egg, milk and flour batter with spices leavened with beaten egg whites. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Saint-Martin version of: Sweet-potato Cake (Gâteau des patates douces).
Beat the egg yolks until pale and creamy then combine in a mixing bowl with all the other ingredients except the egg whites. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Whisk the egg whites in a clean and dry bowl until they form stiff peaks, then gently fold into the other ingredients
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Turn into a greased baking dish or lined springform cake tin. Transfer to the centre of your pre-heated oven and bake for about 60 minutes, until the surface of the cake is nicely browned and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake emerges cleanly.
The cake can be served hot or cold, topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
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