Description
Sweet Potato Pound Cake is a comforting dessert that captures the essence of autumn in every slice. This moist and fluffy cake combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a delightful treat perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack. With its warm flavors and inviting aroma, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Boil or bake sweet potatoes until tender, then mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in sweet potato puree, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg