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Rum and Vanilla Sweet Potato Cake
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.
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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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