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Cinnamon Spiced Sweet Potato Cake

This delightful dessert boasts a soft, fluffy texture, paired with warm spices and sweet potatoes for a heartwarming treat perfect for autumn.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3-4 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 pieces eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Can be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Rinse your sweet potatoes and bake them in the oven until soft and easily mashable, about 45-60 minutes. Once baked, peel and mash until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  4. In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts if desired.
  6. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and pour the batter into it, spreading evenly.
Baking
  1. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack. Once cooled, slice and serve topped with powdered sugar or your favorite frosting.

Notes

For substitutions, use whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor, and consider brown sugar or coconut sugar for a deeper taste. Cake can be stored in air-tight container for 3 days at room temperature or refrigerated for a week. Freezing is also an option for up to two months.