Liberian Sweet Potato Pone
From: Elmo

1 9-inch square pone

• 3 cups grated raw sweet potatoes
• 1 cup molasses or dark cane syrup
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil

In a 3-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients and simmer slowly, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.

Pour into well-greased 9-inch baking pan.

Bake at 325F for 30 minutes, stirring up every 5 minutes for the first 20 minutes.

Smooth down the top and allow to brown.

Cut into squares and serve either hot or cold.