Description
This moist and flavorful Sweet Potato Cake is perfectly spiced and topped with a luscious homemade cinnamon cream cheese frosting, creating a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugars, eggs, and oil until smooth and creamy.
- Add mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and mix just until incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth and creamy.
- Spread frosting between the cake layers and over the top and sides of the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- You can roast or boil the sweet potatoes—just make sure they are completely mashed and cooled before using.
- For a lighter frosting, reduce the powdered sugar to 2 cups.
- Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
