HAITIAN SWEET POTATO PUDDING

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups hot cooked sweet potatoes, mashed
2 eggs, well beaten
3 tbsp shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp flour
2 cups white granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix together brown sugar and butter and spread in a 1-quart casserole; set aside.

Mix sweet potatoes with well-beaten eggs. Add shortening and milk, mixing thoroughly after each addition; set aside.

Stir together flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Add to first mixture, beating well. Pour into casserole lined with mixture of brown sugar and butter.

Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 1 hour.

Servings: 10
From: Mrs B.M. Meek (Susan)
Source: High Cotton Cookin': A collection of Southern country recipes by Marvell Academy Mothers Assn; Marvell, AR