Liberian Sweet Potato Pone

Ingredients

 * 3 cups grated raw sweet potatoes
 * 1 cup molasses or dark cane syrup
 * 2 tsp. ground ginger
 * 2 tsp. baking powder
 * 1 tsp. salt
 * 1/3 cup vegetable oil.

Directions

 * 1) Combine all ingredients
 * 2) Simmer slowly, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Pour into well-greased 9-inch baking pan.
 * 4) Bake at 325' for 30 minutes, stirring up every 5 minutes for the first 20 minutes.
 * 5) Smooth down the top and allow to brown.
 * 6) Cut into squares and serve either hot or cold.