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Sweet Potato Coffee Cake

Sweet Potato Coffee Cake: A Warm, Cozy Delight

This Moist Sweet Potato Coffee Cake features a gooey brown sugar center and a crunchy topping, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato use baked for better flavor
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar for gooey center
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup milk
For the Crunchy Topping
  • ¼ cup cold butter
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • cup flour
For the Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk use sparingly

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and prepare an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 beaten eggs, ½ cup melted butter, and 1 cup of mashed sweet potato until smooth. Add ½ cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stirring until well incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
  6. In a small bowl, cut together ¼ cup of cold butter with ½ cup of light brown sugar and ⅓ cup of flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Sprinkle half of the crumble mixture over the first layer of batter, then pour the remaining batter over the crumble before adding the last layer of crumble on top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. If desired, prepare a glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a splash of milk, then drizzle it over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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