Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of this Sweet Potato Cake. Moist and spiced, this cake is perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Cream butter and sugars: Beat butter and sugars until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Add sweet potatoes: Mix in mashed sweet potatoes.
- Combine wet and dry: Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter.
- Bake: Divide batter, bake for 25-30 minutes, and cool before frosting.
Notes
- Roasting sweet potatoes enhances flavor.
- Flavors develop, making it tastier the next day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
