Description
Sweet potato butter cake is a warm, comforting dessert that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich, buttery goodness. This easy-to-make cake features delicate spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating an inviting aroma that fills your home. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, each slice offers a delightful balance of flavors, making it a memorable treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and poke holes in the sweet potatoes, then bake for about 45 minutes until tender. Allow them to cool before scooping out the flesh.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato flesh with melted butter and both sugars; beat until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually incorporate this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg