Ingredients
– 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
– 1 cup of sweetened coconut flakes
– 1 cup of coconut milk
– 1 cup of sugar (brown or white)
– 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup of melted butter
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
– 1 teaspoon of baking powder
– A pinch of salt
Equipment Needed
– Large mixing bowl
– Potato masher or food processor
– Baking dish (approximately 9×13 inches)
– Whisk
– Oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
To kick things off, I first preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare my baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter. While that’s heating up, I get to work on my sweet potatoes—peeling, chopping, and boiling them until they’re tender. Once cooked, I drain them and mash them up until they are smooth and creamy. The beautiful color of the sweet potatoes is just a feast for the eyes! Now it’s time to add my coconut milk, sugar, melted butter, and some vanilla extract, which really rounds out that sweet flavor. I mix everything together until it’s well combined. (See the next page below to continue steps…)