Description
Sweet Potato Spice Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully blends the sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This moist, aromatic cake is perfect for gatherings or as a comforting afternoon treat. Every bite offers a hug for your taste buds, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. Whether served plain or topped with cream cheese frosting, this cake will surely become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour two round or one rectangular cake pan.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks, boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), then mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together granulated and brown sugars with oil until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed sweet potatoes.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg