SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE

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Make and share this Sweet Potato Cake With Orange Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup pecan halves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sweet potatoes
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 10-in tube pan with removable bottom. Tap out excess flour.
  • Place pecan halves on bottom of pan in even layer.
  • Using colander, drain sweet potatoes well.
  • In a bowl, mash potatoes until smooth.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt.
  • In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugars 2 minutes, until fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk, vanilla and mashed potatoes.
  • With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beat on medium speed until well blended. Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread evenly. Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on rack 15 minutes. Run knife around edges; remove pan sides. Cool completely.
  • Run long, sharp knife carefully under bottom of cake between pan and pecans. Turn cake out onto cake plate, pecan side up.
  • Glaze: In small saucepan, over high heat, combine sugar and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and boil until thick and syrupy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in zest.
  • Brush over pecans, letting some glaze run down sides of cake.

Lemi Taye
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This recipe is a fail. The cake didn't rise properly and the glaze was too runny. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


Raja Faheem
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland, and the orange glaze didn't help much. I won't be making this again.


Palesa Matlakeng
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I might try using less sugar next time.


Ariana Davis
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I love this cake! The sweet potato flavor is unique and delicious, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahsan Cheema
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This is one of my favorite cakes! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Larry Miller
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


benito angel
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is divine. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Devon
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was surprisingly delicious. The sweet potato flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the orange glaze was the perfect complement.


Hridoy Ahamed
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Darth Joker
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making it again.


Md Kafai
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This sweet potato cake with orange glaze is a delightful treat! The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfectly balanced sweetness. The orange glaze adds a vibrant citrus flavor that complements the sweet potato perfectly. I would definitely recomm


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