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Sweet Potato Butter Cake

Irresistible Sweet Potato Butter Cake You’ll Crave Daily

This Sweet Potato Butter Cake combines roasted sweet potatoes with warm spices for a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes fresh yields better flavor than canned
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar can reduce by 1/4 cup
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 cup sour cream Greek yogurt or buttermilk can be used
  • 3 large eggs beaten well
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 3 tablespoons milk non-dairy milk can be used
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract recommended

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch pan or bundt pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make Sweet Potato Butter Cake
  1. Preheat Oven: Start by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prep Pan: Grease a 9x13-inch pan or a bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, softened butter, granulated sugar, and sour cream. Stir until creamy.
  4. Incorporate Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  6. Blend Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 45-60 minutes.
  8. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack.
  9. Optional Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be topped with chopped pecans for added crunch and flavor.

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