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Reunion Sweet Potato Cake
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.
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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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