5 c. sweet potatoes, grated
4 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. cooking oil
4 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda mixed with 2/3 c. water
2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. coconut
1 tsp. salt

Cook potatoes with 1 1/2 cups sugar for about 3 minutes. Cool. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and set aside.

Cream remaining sugar with oil; add egg yolks and spice. Sift some of the flour into the bowl and mix. Continue to add flour a little at a time until all has been blended.

Mix soda with water and add to batter along with salt, nuts, raisins and coconut. Stir in potato mixture. Beat egg whites and fold into batter. Grease and flour pan. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.