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Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake

Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake – A Cozy Fall Delight

Experience the wonderful blend of sweet potatoes and warm spices in this Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake, a perfect comfort dessert for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 cup Mashed Cooked Sweet Potato Unsweetened canned sweet potatoes can be used.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be an alternative.
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a different flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Consider adding nutmeg or pumpkin spice for extra flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional, but enhances the cake's flavor.
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Confectioner's sugar can be used.
  • 2 tablespoon Milk or Heavy Cream Non-dairy options work as well.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine the yellow cake mix, mashed sweet potato, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl; set aside.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the greased baking pan, sprinkle the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture evenly over it, then pour the remaining batter on top and swirl gently with a knife.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle the glaze over it while it's still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are lump-free for a smooth batter. Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation of air into the batter.

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