Description
Indulge in a moist and flavorful Sweet Potato Cake, bursting with the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this comforting dessert is perfect for holidays, celebrations, or any day you crave homemade goodness.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Cook sweet potatoes until tender, mash, and cool. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour baking pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture. Fold in mashed sweet potatoes.
- Bake: Pour batter into pans. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until fluffy.
- Assemble Cake: Frost between layers, and over the top and sides. Decorate as desired.
Notes
Substitute buttermilk with a mix of milk and vinegar/lemon juice if needed.
For added crunch, mix in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
To prevent sticking, use parchment paper liners or grease and flour pans thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
