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Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Author: recipstep
  • Total Time: 40 minute
  • Yield: Makes one 2-layer 9-inch cake 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and flavorful dessert that perfectly combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tanginess of cream cheese frosting. It’s a delightful treat for any occasion, especially during the fall season.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 9. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

  1. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

Assembly: 12. Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.

  1. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
  2. Slice and serve. Enjoy your Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!

Notes

  • Be sure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • You can add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the cake batter for added texture and flavor
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 51g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Find it online: https://recipstep.com/sweet-potato-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/