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Reunion Sweet Potato Cake

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

A moist sweet potato cake, flavored with vanilla and topped with a light rum syrup. Originating from Reunion, it is served cold, ideal for dessert or snack.

MediumReunionServes 8

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Source Video
1h 20m
Prep
1h 40m
Cook
22m
Cleanup
3h 22m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$7.00
Total cost
$0.88
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the sweet potatoes until firm
  • Achieving a smooth and creamy batter in the blender
  • Baking the cake at 175 °C for 40 minutes
  • Glazing the cake with warm syrup for a glossy finish

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with the boiling water pot: handle with kitchen gloves.
  • The oven reaches 175 °C: use oven mitts to remove the pan.
  • The syrup is very hot: avoid splashes on skin.

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