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weet Potato Butter Cake

Irresistible Sweet Potato Butter Cake with Family Love

This Sweet Potato Butter Cake combines warm flavors and a moist texture, making it the perfect dessert for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes fresh, cooked, and mashed
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted, softened
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar can be adjusted based on taste
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Milk or Buttermilk
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Water preferably warm
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • whisk
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then fold in mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine with wet ingredients alternately with milk.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
  6. Prepare the butter glaze by boiling butter, sugar, and water; stir in vanilla.
  7. Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the glaze over it for added moisture.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are well-mashed for a smooth texture. Store cake at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.

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