Description
Sweet Potato Butter Cake is a warm, comforting dessert that combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich, buttery flavors. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With its golden-brown exterior and melt-in-your-mouth texture, every slice offers a delightful experience. Enjoy it plain, topped with whipped cream, or as a delicious breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes), drain, and mash until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in mashed sweet potatoes, milk, and cinnamon until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg