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Sweet Potato Pound Cake

A soft and moist pound cake with the rich flavor of sweet potatoes, perfect for family gatherings and cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Baked Goods, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups sweet potato puree (freshly steamed and mashed) Make sure your sweet potatoes are cooked until soft.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Butter should be at room temperature for optimal mixing.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (halal-friendly)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or a loaf pan.
  2. If you haven’t already, steam your sweet potatoes until soft, then mash them into a smooth puree. You want about 2 cups of this magic ingredient!
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the soft butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take around 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well mixed before adding the next.
  5. Mix in the sweet potato puree and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60 minutes and check with a toothpick; it should come out clean when your cake is done.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze individual slices wrapped for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds to regain softness.