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Southern Sweet Potato Cake Recipe

Southern Sweet Potato Cake Recipe: Indulgent Comfort in Every Bite

This Southern Sweet Potato Cake Recipe brings the taste of indulgent comfort in every bite, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Whisk
  • baking parchment

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger

Wet Ingredients

  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes cooled (about 4-5 sweet potatoes)
  • 1 cup whole buttermilk

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Butter and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with baking parchment and butter the top of those too.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a mixer, beat together butter and sugar on medium-high for 4-5 minutes until creamy, stopping to scrape down bowl at least twice. Gradually add beaten eggs. Beat on medium-high for 1-2 minutes until fluffy, scraping down bowl as needed. Add vanilla and sweet potatoes and beat until smooth, scraping down bowl as needed.
  • Add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture in thirds, alternating with buttermilk. Beat on low speed until just incorporated, scraping down bowl as needed.
  • Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake at 350-degrees F for 35-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure to scrape down the bowl while mixing for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, comfort food, Dessert Recipe, Indulgent, Southern recipe, sweet potato
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