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Sweet Potato Cake

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A moist and flavorful cake made with sweet potatoes, warm spices, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings or holiday desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • Cream cheese frosting (optional): 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until creamy. Frost the cooled cakes.

Notes

  • You can add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
  • Sweet potato puree should be smooth and cooled before using.
  • For a lighter option, use less frosting or skip it entirely.

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Keywords: sweet potato cake, fall dessert, cream cheese frosting, moist cake, holiday cake

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