2 c. unsifted flour
2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
4 eggs, separated
2 c. sugar
1 c. peanut oil
1 1/2 c. shredded raw sweet potato
1 c. chopped pecans
1/3 c. hot water
Confectioners sugar

Combine flour, baking powder soda and spices; set aside. Beat egg whites in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form, set aside. In large bowl combine sugar and oil. Beat well. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sweet potatoes and pecans. Alternately, blend in dry ingredients and hot water. Fold in egg whites. Turn batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 55 minutes or until done. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn out and finish cooling. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.