Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of sweet potato butter cake with this easy recipe. Learn how to make a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter, softened (226 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar, packed (100 grams)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (5 milliliters)
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour (240 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder (5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) baking soda (2.5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt (2.5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon (2.5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) ground nutmeg (1 gram)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (120 milliliters)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and mashed sweet potatoes until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the mashed sweet potatoes are thoroughly mixed into the batter for a moist cake.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding dry ingredients to prevent a tough texture.
- Enhance the cake’s flavor by adding chopped nuts or raisins to the batter before baking, and dust with powdered sugar or glaze for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: sweet potato cake, buttery dessert, moist cake, homemade baking, fall flavors, holiday treat
