SWEET POTATO CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

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Sweet Potato Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: sweet potato, granulated sugar, water, vegetable oil, large eggs, all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, baking powder, pecan, allspice, cinnamon

Provided by Kaira Nobles

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

15 oz sweet potato, (usually equal to 3-5 potatoes, depending on size), boiled- reserve 2 tbsp water from boiling potatoes
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup pecan, chopped, optional
½ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 (22x12) loaf pan or bundt cake pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash sweet potatoes in 2 tbsp of liquid from the sweet potato boil.
  • Add sugar, water, oil, and eggs to mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
  • Add in flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice, and baking powder. Mix well and fold in pecans if using.
  • Pour batter into pans and bake 30-45 minutes (or 60-70 minutes for larger pans), until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool cake and serve alongside tea or coffee.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 16 grams

Ashenafi Tamene
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cake. The spices really balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes. I will definitely be making this again!


lil tims
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Hailu Tadese
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again!


Daniel Covaci
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This cake was delicious! I loved the combination of spices. I will definitely be making this again!


prashant Karki
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the cake turned out great! I was so happy with the results. I will definitely be making this again!


Fittness Lesa
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I loved this cake! The sweet potatoes gave it a unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again!


Kgomotso Gomolemo
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would add more moisture next time. Overall, it was a good recipe.


faozia fariya
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfect! I was so happy with the results. I will definitely be making this again!


Gibrail Nunes
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This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again!


Destiny Smithy
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I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients, but I was able to substitute them with other things. The cake still turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


john oscar
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Md Emon Talukdar
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this cake. The spices really balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes. I will definitely be making this again!


Jencarlos Rojas
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfect! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I will definitely be making this again!


Mariam Titilayo
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again!


Sheriyar ahmad ahmad
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The sweet potatoes gave the cake a moist and flavorful texture, and the spices added a warm and inviting aroma. I will definitely be making this again!