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Meringued Sweet Potato Cake

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

A moist sweet potato cake scented with autumn spices, topped with a lightly caramelized vanilla meringue. Perfect for a comforting autumn snack, it can be made with wheat flour or a gluten‑free version using oat flour.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 5m
Prep
1h 33m
Cook
19m
Cleanup
2h 57m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.92
Total cost
$0.49
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Baking the sweet potatoes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Activating the baking soda with apple cider vinegar.
  • Whipping the whites into a firm meringue.
  • Caramelizing the meringue without burning it.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven (180 °C) with kitchen gloves.
  • The torch produces a very hot flame; keep hands away and do not point it at flammable materials.
  • Do not eat the meringue if it has bitter, carbonized parts.

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