Rum and Vanilla Sweet Potato Cake

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

A moist cake made with orange sweet potatoes, flavored with rum and Reunion vanilla. Simple, indulgent and perfect for dessert, it recalls the texture of a flan while being rich in exotic flavors.

EasyCreole (Réunion)Serves 10

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Source Video
47m
Prep
1h 10m
Cook
14m
Cleanup
2h 11m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$5.65
Per serving:$0.57

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the sweet potatoes until very tender
  • Do not over‑smooth the mash to keep texture
  • Precise incorporation of rum and vanilla
  • Baking at 180°C for the indicated time
  • Chilling in the refrigerator before unmolding

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with boiling water when cooking the sweet potatoes.
  • Handle the melted butter with caution to avoid burns.
  • Use kitchen gloves or a mitt when handling the hot pan.

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