Description
The Best Sweet Potato Pound Cake is a mouthwatering dessert that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Boil, peel, and mash sweet potatoes; set aside to cool.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with mashed sweet potatoes until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg