Sweet Potato Pone

Ingredients

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

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 325°F.
 * 2) Simmer slowly, stirring constantly for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Remove from heat and pour into a well-greased 9-inch square pan.
 * 4) Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes, stirring the pan every 5 minutes for the first 20 minutes in the oven.
 * 5) After the last stirring, smooth the top and let it brown.
 * 6) Remove from the oven.
 * 7) Cut into squares and serve hot or cold.