Description
A delightful treat that marries the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with cinnamon-spiced cake and a hint of nutty crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is smooth and incorporated.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, leveling it with a spatula.
- Combine the brown sugar and chopped nuts, then sprinkle this mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and spread evenly.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk for the icing. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or chilled. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg