Sweet Potato Doughnuts Recipe by Paula Deen - Blast from the Past

Who doesn't like a good doughnut? This is a unique recipe using sweet potatoes to make a great doughnut https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/sweet-potato-doughnuts-with-maple-icing/ Ingredients for frying vegetable oil 1 cup sour cream 1 cup cooked mashed (about 1 medium potato) sweet potato 2 large lightly beaten eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup sugar 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans 2 2/3 cups confectioner's sugar 3 to 4 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon maple extract