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Purple sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, nutritious, and give this cake its beautiful lavender hue. If you're looking for a healthier cake that's light, soft, and incredibly moist, this steamed version is worth trying. The process is almost the same as making a baked chiffon cake. You'll still prepare the egg yolk batter, whip the egg whites into a stable meringue, and gently fold everything together to keep the batter airy. The only difference is that instead of baking it in the oven, the cake is gently steamed until perfectly cooked. Steaming produces a wonderfully soft and tender crumb while keeping the cake moist for days. It's also a great option when you don't want to turn on the oven or simply enjoy the delicate texture that only steaming can achieve. The first time I made this cake, I was expecting the batter to be a beautiful purple color . However, once I mixed the mashed purple sweet potato with the egg yolks, the vibrant purple faded into a pal...