Best 7 Citrus Kissed Sweet Potato Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Citrus Kissed Sweet Potato Cake, a culinary symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. This moist and tender cake is a harmonious blend of sweet potatoes, citrus zest, and warm spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. The Orange Glaze adds a burst of tangy citrus, while the Candied Orange Slices provide a delightful textural contrast. Complementing this delightful cake are two irresistible recipes: Citrus Kissed Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Orange Buttercream Frosting, miniature masterpieces that pack a flavorful punch, and Citrus Kissed Sweet Potato Muffins, perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts or afternoon snacks. Embark on a culinary adventure with this collection of Citrus Kissed Sweet Potato recipes, promising an explosion of flavors and textures that will elevate your taste buds to new heights.

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SWEET POTATO POUND CAKE



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A light-tasting, fine-textured cake. Excellent for the holiday season.

Provided by ANNE MCCULLOUGH

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time (the batter will look curdled). Add flour mixture to potato mixture. Beat on low until combined.
  • Pour batter into 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool cake for 20 minutes in the pan, then invert onto serving plate.
  • To make the glaze: in a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar with 3 to 5 teaspoons orange juice to achieve drizzling consistency. Spoon over warm cake and sprinkle with orange zest if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 280.5 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

WORLD'S BEST SWEET POTATO POUND CAKE



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Sweet potatoes during the holidays are a must in our household. This time I decided to do something different other than a casserole or a pie. I used white sweet potatoes, but any sweet potatoes will do. You can eat this cake plain, topped with whipped cream, or topped with a glaze. Either way, this pound cake is delicious!

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for greasing bundt pan
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups sugar
4 eggs, at room temperature
2 ½ cups sweet potatoes, baked, cooled, and pureed
3 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan.
  • Cream butter and Neufchatel cream cheese in a stand mixer until creamy. Add both types of sugar and continue to beat until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in sweet potato puree until well incorporated.
  • Combine cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a bowl. Slowly add flour mixture to sweet potato mixture; mix until well combined. Beat in vanilla extract. Fill batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 75 to 85 minutes. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.2 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 322.4 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

CITRUS SWEET POTATOES



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A mild orange glaze lets the taste of sweet potatoes shine through in this nut-topped side dish. When I was dating my husband, my mother would make this whenever he'd come over for Sunday dinner. We've been married more than 40 years, and he thinks I can make it almost as well as Mom did. -Pauline Kelley, St. Peters, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup orange juice concentrate
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in orange juice concentrate and lemon zest. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until sweet potatoes are heated through and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SMOKY SWEET POTATO & BEAN CAKES WITH CITRUS SALAD



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These storecupboard chipotle patties are not only thrifty, they count as four of your 5-a-day allowance of fruit and vegetables.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 sweet potato (about 200g), cut into cubes
400g can red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
3 spring onions , finely sliced
small bunch of coriander , chopped
1 tbsp chipotle paste
2 tbsp sunflower oil
2 tbsp mayonnaise
juice 1 lime
1 Little Gem lettuce , torn
½ cucumber , halved lengthways and sliced on the diagonal
1 carrot , halved lengthways and sliced on the diagonal

Steps:

  • Microwave the sweet potato on High for 6 mins until tender. Lightly mash the beans, then add the potatoes, 2 spring onions, coriander, chipotle paste and seasoning. Mash a little more until the potato is combined. Shape into 4 cakes.
  • Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then fry the bean cakes for 4-5 mins each side.
  • Meanwhile, mix the mayo, lime juice and seasoning in a bowl. Add remaining onion and salad ingredients and toss well. Serve alongside the bean cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

CITRUS-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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These candied sweet potatoes work as a side dish for any dinner or holiday celebration by balancing citrusy sweet and savory flavors - and they also produce top-notch leftovers. Right out of the oven or the fridge, they are sure to add a pleasantly tart note to any meal. The braising liquid thickens as the tubers cook, resulting in a tangy glaze that coats every bite. Its acidity also helps the sweet potatoes stay intact with a slight bite even as they soften. The thinly sliced orange zest becomes tender and develops a marmalade-like taste. The shiny strips make for a beautiful garnish, along with the syrupy pan sauce.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium oranges
1 lemon
2 limes
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 9 small)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees (see Tip). Use a vegetable peeler to peel strips of zest off 2 oranges. Cut the strips into thin matchsticks using a sharp knife and transfer to a large bowl. Juice all the oranges, the lemon and limes into the bowl for 1 1/4 cups juice. Whisk in the brown sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
  • Generously peel the sweet potatoes, removing the skin and the tougher layer of flesh just beneath. If your sweet potatoes are larger than 2 inches in diameter, halve or quarter lengthwise. Cut into 1-inch-thick rounds or pieces, add to the citrus mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer the sweet potatoes and juice mixture to a 9-by-13-inch shallow glass or ceramic baking dish. Dot the top with the butter. Bake, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes to cook and coat evenly, until the sweet potatoes are tender and glazed, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. A paring knife should slide through the potatoes easily and the glaze should be the consistency of syrup.
  • Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving. The dish can be made ahead and cooled, then wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350-degree oven, covered with foil, or in a microwave, covered with a microwave-safe cover or plastic wrap.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH CITRUS



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The nuts and orange wedges add dimension to baked sweet potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 small sweet potatoes
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans
Dash cinnamon
Dash freshly grated nutmeg
Flaky sea salt
2 orange wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and wrap in foil.
  • Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Unwrap and split top with a knife.
  • Top with almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Squeeze orange wedges over sweet potatoes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

CITRUS POUND CAKE



Citrus Pound Cake image

Moist and tender, this gorgeous classic has a refreshing taste of sunshine. -Lisa M Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup lemon yogurt
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon peel
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla, lemon zest and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with yogurt. Beat just until combined., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 55-65 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., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with candied lemon and orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the sweet potato slices before assembling the cake.
  • Be sure to use fresh citrus fruits for the best flavor. Limes, oranges, and grapefruit all work well in this recipe.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the sweet potatoes by hand.
  • This cake is best served warm, but it can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To make a gluten-free version of this cake, use gluten-free flour.

Conclusion:

This citrus-kissed sweet potato cake is a unique and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, this cake is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a new dessert to try, give this citrus-kissed sweet potato cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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