Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Grandma’s Famous Sweet Potato Butter Cake. This delightful dessert features a moist and tender crumb infused with sweet potatoes and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is not only easy to make but also offers a stunning presentation when drizzled with a luscious butter glaze. Whether you’re celebrating a special holiday or simply treating yourself to something sweet, this classic recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Mix in the mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, melt butter with sugar and water in a saucepan until boiling; stir in vanilla off heat.
- Once baked, poke holes in the warm cake and pour glaze over it.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruits to the batter. If you prefer dairy-free options, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk.