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Sweet Potato Pound Cake

Sweet Potato Pound Cake: A Cozy Fall Treat for Everyone

Sweet Potato Pound Cake is a tender dessert that captures cozy fall flavors with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups Smashed Cooked Sweet Potato Can substitute with canned sweet potato purée
  • 1.5 cups Unsalted Butter Ensure completely softened
  • 2.5 cups Light Brown Sugar Packed, can be swapped with white sugar
  • 6 large Eggs Room temperature for better incorporation
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla
  • 1.5 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free blend if needed

Equipment

  • 12-cup Bundt pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Potato Pound Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour, until soft. Peel and mash once cooled.
  2. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) for even baking.
  3. Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan with unsalted butter and coat lightly with sugar or flour.
  4. Beat the softened butter and packed light brown sugar together for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the mashed sweet potato until smooth.
  6. Gradually mix in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 65 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be served as is or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra touch.

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