SWEET POTATO-CRANBERRY CAKE

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Categories     Fruit

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups cooked, mashed plain sweet potatoes*
1-1/2 cups cooking oil
4 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts and/or pecans, toasted
3/4 cup chopped cranberries
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
Powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan; set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside. 2. In a very large bowl beat sweet potatoes and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined. Beat in sugar. Add flour mixture, beating until combined. Fold in walnuts and cranberries. 3. Transfer 1/3 (about 2-1/2 cups) of the batter to a large bowl; stir in melted chocolate. Spoon half of the remaining plain batter into the prepared tube pan. Spoon chocolate batter atop batter in pan. Spoon remaining plain batter atop chocolate batter. Using a thin metal spatula, swirl batter slightly to create a marbled appearance. 4. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 55 to 65 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes; invert cake onto a wire rack. Cool completely. 5. If desired, sprinkle top of cake with powdered sugar just before serving. Makes 16 servings. Tip:>B>This cake makes a great morning coffee cake. If serving it in the morning, make it the day before. Wrap and store the cooled cake overnight for easier slicing. *Note:For 2 cups mashed, plain sweet potatoes, peel 1 pound sweet potatoes. Cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces. Cook potato pieces, covered, in enough boiling water to cover for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain well. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

Viema Kaitani
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and cranberries in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Sello Elliot Maduwa
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a healthier alternative to traditional cakes.


Umer Bahi
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully and it tasted even better than it looked.


Maame Yeboah
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This cake is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


Nasir Kiyani
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I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes, but I loved this cake. The sweet potatoes added a moistness and sweetness that I really enjoyed.


Baligira Immanuel
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the cranberries burst in your mouth.


Jana Waleed
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Gulab alam
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy to make.


Wanda Kenneth
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and cranberries in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Shamin
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a healthier alternative to traditional cakes.


Lilaram sijapati
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully and it tasted even better than it looked.


mian M Rehman
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This cake is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


tabby crown
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Roshni Devi
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cranberries, depending on what I have on hand.


Hazrat Zaid
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I was 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 potatoes added a moistness and sweetness that I loved.


Gorg Turg
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cranberries add a festive touch.


Muzammal Romeo
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This sweet potato cranberry cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was moist, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I received so many compliments on it.