Best 4 Baby Sweet Potato Cakes Recipes

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**Sweet Potato Cakes: A Delectable Treat for Babies and Toddlers**

Indulge in the delectable flavors of sweet potato cakes, a nutritious and delightful treat that caters to the delicate palates of babies and toddlers. These bite-sized morsels, crafted with wholesome ingredients, provide a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize their taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil two enticing recipes: Classic Sweet Potato Cakes and Sweet Potato and Spinach Cakes. Each recipe offers a unique twist, ensuring variety and excitement at every bite. The Classic Sweet Potato Cakes exude simplicity and purity, allowing the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes to shine through. Conversely, the Sweet Potato and Spinach Cakes introduce a burst of vibrant greens and a subtle earthy flavor, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Both recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure a soft and tender texture that melts in your baby's mouth, making them an ideal finger food for little hands.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO CAKE



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Sweet potatoes are not only tasty and versatile, they're good for you as well. Family and friends never mind eating a nutritious vegetable when it's part of this easy-to-prepare dessert, I like to serve this as a snack cake or breakfast coffee cake.-Kathy Theriot, St. Martinville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter)
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup water
1 egg
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, potatoes, shortening, water and egg. Combine dry ingredients; add to potato mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and pecans. Pour into a greased 8-cup fluted tube pan. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BABY SWEET POTATO CAKES WITH PECANS AND STICKY CARAMEL SAUCE



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Make and share this Baby Sweet Potato Cakes With Pecans and Sticky Caramel Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1/3 cup buttermilk
nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
vanilla ice cream (optional)
heavy cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  • Combine flour and baking soda.
  • Gradually add half of flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended, and stopping to scrape bottom and down sides of bowl.
  • Add remaining half of flour mixture, and beat until blended.
  • Add vanilla and next 5 ingredients, beating at medium speed until smooth.
  • Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray, filling two-thirds full.
  • 3. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes.
  • Remove warm cakes from pan, and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
  • Top each cake with 2 1/2 Tbsp Caramel-Pecan Sauce (*recipe follows).
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or ice-cold heavy cream, if desired.
  • *Caramel-Pecan Sauce:.
  • Cook butter and sugar in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
  • Whisk in heavy cream and coffee granules. Bring mixture to a light boil, stirring constantly.
  • Turn off heat, and let stand on cooktop until slightly cool, stirring often. Makes 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.3, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 99.1, Sodium 387.2, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 32.1, Protein 4.2

BILLIE'S SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO CAKE



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I made sweet potato cakes for my kids when they were younger and they told me in their little voices, "Mommy, you're the best baker." Little did they know that was Mommy's first attempt at homemade cake! -Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 cups canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in sweet potatoes and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 36g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BABY SWEET POTATO CAKES



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This delicious recipe is from 2006 Southern Living.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 12 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
One 15-ounce can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Caramel-Pecan Sauce
Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a standard 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar on medium speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Gradually add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until blended, scraping the bottom and down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula, as needed. Add remaining flour mixture, and beat until blended. Add vanilla, salt, ginger, cinnamon, sweet potatoes, and buttermilk. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan. Each cup should be about two-thirds full. Bake until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Remove warm cakes from pan, and sprinkle with toasted pecans. Top each cake with 2 1/2 tablespoon caramel-pecan sauce. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and smooth, without any blemishes or bruises.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook more evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them.
  • Use a potato masher or ricer to mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth.
  • Add the mashed sweet potatoes to a large bowl and mix in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
  • Form the mixture into small cakes and place them on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake the sweet potato cakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the sweet potato cakes warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fruit.

Conclusion:

These baby sweet potato cakes are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are packed with nutrients, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber. They are also a good source of energy. These cakes are also easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack, give these baby sweet potato cakes a try.

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