Purple Potato Yam Cake
Release time : 02/19/2026 09:30:05
Ziziphus and sweet potato cake is a dessert of the sweet potato kind, its preparation method is not complicated and its ingredients are very simple.
The luxurious purple of the purple sweet potato and the sweet, soft texture of it are irresistible. The tender and delicate sweet potato is complemented by a strong milky aroma, creating not only a visually pleasing but also a mouth-wateringly sweet and melt-in-your-mouth Sweet Potato and Sweet Potato Pancake.
Ziziphus and Chinese yam cakes are rich in nutrients, which I won't go into detail about. Now is the season for eating Chinese yams, and there are many ways to prepare them.
The sweet and nutty taste of purple sweet potato and Chinese yam cakes not only makes them delicious but also boasts high nutritional value. Purple sweet potatoes are rich in selenium and anthocyanins, while Chinese yams have benefits such as strengthening kidney function and benefiting the spleen and stomach. The resultant purple sweet potato and Chinese yam cakes are delightfully sweet without being overly greasy, with a tender, crispy texture that leaves a lasting flavor on your lips.
Here is how to make purple sweet potato and yam cake.
Materials: 1, purple sweet potato (purchased from the market), 2, Chinese yam. Steps: 1, wash the purple sweet potato and Chinese yam, steam cook and peel them.
When the sweet potato is cooked, it can be easily peeled off. However, when the yam is cooked, it's very difficult to peel off the skin and the iron bar is so thin that we spent a lot of time to remove the skin.
I'm not sure if peeling before steaming would make it easier.
2. Boil the cooked purple sweet potatoes and mash them into a paste, add a little sugar, mix it all together, and prepare to use it as the dough for mooncakes.
You can use purple sweet potatoes as a dough, or mix them with sweet potatoes.
After steaming and mashing the ironbark yam, it becomes quite sticky. It's difficult to make a dough from just this, as it sticks to your hands and fingers, making it hard to shape properly.
Our taste preferences blend well when they mix, and the more purple sweet potato we have, the better it tastes.
Purple sweet potatoes are less sweet than other varieties of sweet potatoes, so they need to be seasoned with a small amount of sugar.
3. Prepare red bean paste as the filling for mooncakes.
We use high-pressure pots to cook red beans, add a small amount of rock sugar, and don't add too much water; otherwise, the red bean paste will be too thin and not shaped, making it difficult to make filling.
4. The method begins by making the process similar to making Yuanxiao, starting with a small amount of purple sweet potato or purple sweet potato and sweet potato paste, forming into balls, then pressing them into small round cakes. Place red bean paste inside, then wrap it up again, forming into another ball, placing the filled wrapper ball in the mold, flattening it to match the size of the mold, and then flipping the mold over and tapping it lightly, resulting in a shaped and decorated mooncake ready to eat.
Notes: 1. To prevent the material from sticking to the mold, sprinkle a little water into the mold beforehand.
2. When pressing the small cakes into the mold, do not exert too much force; otherwise, it's hard to remove them.
Is the purple sweet potato and yam cake high in calories? Today's introduction of the purple sweet potato and yam cake is a very nutritious dessert. It is soft, crispy, and has a fresh, mouth-watering taste that leaves a lasting impression.
Have you ever seen purple sweet potatoes? They are also a type of tuber.
Purple sweet potato contains more selenium and anthocyanin than ordinary sweet potatoes, which is also known as the seventh essential nutrient after water, protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Anthocyanin can prevent and treat many diseases.
Among them, Chinese yam has multiple beneficial effects such as nourishing the lungs, strengthening the kidneys, benefiting the essence, and regulating the spleen. Additionally, it has a therapeutic and nourishing effect on symptoms such as spleen deficiency diarrhea, lung deficiency cough, kidney deficiency spermatorrhea, leukorrhoea, and frequent urination.
Some might ask if the calories of purple sweet potato and yam cake are high. I want to say that it is not high.
Purple sweet potato and Chinese yam are both popular foods that are suitable for the entire family, especially children and the elderly.
Apart from the purple sweet potato and Chinese yam mentioned above, there are many delicious ways to prepare them as pancakes. Let's learn together.
How to make purple sweet potato and Chinese yam soy milk: 1. Soak the edamame in advance, and soak them soft; 2. Wash the sweet potatoes, peel, and cut into small pieces.
Wash and peel the yam, then cut into small pieces. 3. Add all the ingredients to a soy milk maker, press the wet bean button to cook until done. Ingredients for purple sweet potato yam cake: 5 small purple yams, 2 yams.
Directions: 1. Steam the purple sweet potatoes and the yam separately, then mash them into puree while still hot.
2. Pour the purple sweet potato paste and the yam paste into a sieve over a ladle, then compress them using a spoon to crush them into fine crumbs.
3. Take a small mooncake mold, first fill in a spoonful of purple sweet potato paste, press down firmly, then fill in another spoonful of sweet potato paste and press down firmly again. Finally, use the purple sweet potato paste to fill the mold completely.
4. Gently press the mold to create a flower shape.
5. Drizzle with osmanthus, honey or jam.
Wash the purple sweet potato and Chinese yam, then cut them into small pieces; wash the rice.
2. Then, place them in the rice cooker and press the button to let it slowly simmer until the rice is cooked.
3. The only thing to watch out for is that after the water boils, remember to open the lid halfway to avoid spillage! If you're not in a rush to eat, let it simmer for a bit longer and it will be even tastier.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
In cases of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on a face-to-face consultation with a medical professional.