purple potato and yam cakes

How to Make Purple Sweet Potato and Yam Cake

Purple sweet potato and yam cake is a delicious, healthy dessert loved for its vibrant color and natural sweetness. Here’s a simple recipe to make it at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g purple sweet potato, steamed and mashed

- 200g yam, steamed and mashed

- 50g glutinous rice flour

- 30g sugar (adjust to taste)

- 100ml milk (or plant-based milk)

- Optional: A pinch of salt for balance

Steps:

1. Prepare the Dough: Mix mashed purple sweet potato and yam in a bowl. Add glutinous rice flour, sugar, and milk. Stir until a smooth, thick batter forms. If the mixture is too dry, add more milk 1 tbsp at a time.

2. Steam the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased heatproof dish. Steam over medium heat for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

3. Cool and Serve: Let it cool completely, then cut into squares. For extra flavor, drizzle with honey or top with crushed nuts.

Tips: For a richer taste, replace 30g of glutinous rice flour with rice flour. You can also layer the batter with purple and yam mixtures for a marbled effect. Enjoy this nutritious treat as a snack or dessert!