Liberian Sweet Potato Pone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.