I microwave the potatoes initially rather than baking in the oven and, as the potatos cool, they pull away from the skin, facilitating peeling. Nuking is faster and cheaper than baking initially in the oven. I also substitute Splenda with great success.

Reviewed On: Dec. 14, 2008

Thanks for a lower-calorie alternative! My quick tip? Microwave the sweet potatos, let them cool a few minutes, and the potatos "shrink" from the skin, making peeling a breeze. Also, I whip my potatoes rather than put in the blender--gives a little more body.

Reviewed On: Nov. 25, 2008

LOVE this cake! If you can't find Blacberry gelatin, I have used raspberry with great success. I also recommend the French Vanilla cake mix. I pour 1/2 of the glaze over the cake while it is cooling in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, I invert it onto my cake plate and spoon over the top the remaining glaze. This gives you a moist cake on the top and bottom. Definitely a crowd pleaser, and one my family has enjoyed for years. It tastes even better if you can plan ahead and let cake sit for about 3 days before cutting. The flavor intensifies.

Reviewed On: May 10, 2008