Sweet Potato Cake Recipe
Deep-fried Sweet Potato Cake, Vanilla Creme Fraiche, Brown Butter Powder, Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream
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Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Cake
Vanilla Creme Fraiche
Brown Butter Powder
Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream
Method
Sweet Potato Cake
- 1
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash them until smooth.
- 2
Mix the Batter
In a bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Fry the Cakes
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Vanilla Creme Fraiche
- 4
Brown Butter Powder
- 5
Prepare the Brown Butter
In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Cook until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Let it cool slightly.
- 6
Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream
- 7
Toast the Marshmallows
Toast the marshmallows over a flame or in the oven until golden brown. Let them cool slightly.
- 8
Combine with Ice Cream
Mix the toasted marshmallows into the vanilla ice cream until evenly distributed.
