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Southern Sweet Potato Cake: A Cozy Thanksgiving Treat

Experience the warmth of Southern Sweet Potato Cake, a sweet and moist dessert perfect for Thanksgiving or any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes use drained canned if fresh unavailable
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • ½ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 3 large eggs or egg substitutes for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda to balance acidity from sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon freshly ground recommended
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg use sparingly
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sift for smoothness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract same as cake
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Hand mixer
  • Oven
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix 1 cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of vegetable oil, 3 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes with the wet ingredients.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 45 minutes.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. The cake can be made a day ahead and frosted just before serving.

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