Sweet Potato Pone

1 pound raw sweet potatoes, grated
1 cup milk
1 cup coconut cream
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or mace
1/2 cup raisins, optional
1 pack dried coconut flakes
2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons melted butter

Combine grated sweet potato with milk, cream, sugar and spices and mix well. Add raisins, coconut, hot water and melted butter. Mix briskly and taste for desired sweetness. Add more sugar if necessary. Pour into greased Pyrex dish and bake at 375 degrees for approximately one hour. Serves six.