Get ready to transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary adventure! This Sweet Potato Spice Cake is not just another dessert - it's a magical blend of warm spices, velvety sweet potatoes, and pure comfort that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Imagine a cake so moist, so flavorful, and so irresistible that it'll become the star of every gathering, potluck, and family dinner. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe promises to deliver a show-stopping dessert that looks gourmet but is surprisingly simple to make.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or square baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth and well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. This helps remove any lumps and ensures even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake tough.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or frost with cream cheese frosting before serving.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better incorporation of wet and dry ingredients.
- For extra moisture, use freshly roasted and mashed sweet potatoes instead of canned.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
- For a more intense spice flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.
- To check cake doneness, insert a toothpick in the center - it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the cream cheese frosting from melting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- For a healthier version, you can substitute some of the oil with applesauce and use whole wheat flour.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg
