Sweet Potato Pound Cake
A delightful and comforting pound cake that features the warm, sweet notes of sweet potatoes, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To ensure a moist cake, do not overmix the batter and use room temperature ingredients. Store wrapped in plastic wrap to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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