Taro Mousse Cake

Directions

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   Method: To prepare cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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   Beat egg yolks and 1 cup sugar.
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   Fold in flour, salt and baking powder.
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   In a separate bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks with remaining sugar.
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   Gently fold egg whites into batter.
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   If you are using oil or butter for added richness, fold that in last.
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   Pour batter into ungreased 9 inch, round cake pan.
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   Bake about 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean and cake is a light golden brown.
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   To prepare filling: In a chilled bowl with a hand mixer, whip cream until it forms soft peaks.
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    In a separate bowl, combine sugar, powdered milk and warm mashed taro until blended.
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    Add butter and combine.
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    Wait until mixture has cooled to room temperature, then fold in whipped cream.
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    Slice cake in half horizontally.
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    Spread filling on bottom layer with spatula.
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    Add top layer of cake.
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    Note: Peel taro root, cut into 1/3 inch thick slices and steam until soft, about 30 minutes.
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    When root is cooked, mash it with a fork or ricer.