SWEET POTATO POUND CAKE

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I can't remember where this recipe came from but I have been making it for years. I just love it. I have also tried baking this in a metal coffee can. Adding walnuts to this is also an option but I usually leave then out. It makes two (large) loaves.

Provided by BlueBonnet in Texas

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon mace (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups cooked mashed sweet potato
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and dust with flour two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 5/8 (larger) loaf pans.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, mace, and cinnamon in a medium sized bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat at high speed with electric mixer, unsalted butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • At low speed, add sweet potato and eggs one at a time until well mixed.
  • Beat flour mixture into the sweet potato mixture.
  • Add vanilla and mix.
  • Pour batter equally divided into 2 loaf pans.
  • Bake for approximately 55 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cold and can be frozen.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2648.8, Fat 104.1, SaturatedFat 62, Cholesterol 616, Sodium 3401.2, Carbohydrate 395.1, Fiber 15.4, Sugar 201.3, Protein 38.6

Gopal Barmon
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Overall, I really enjoyed this sweet potato pound cake. It was moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Romanansari Hafizroman
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This cake was a complete disaster! It never rose properly and the frosting was grainy.


Ahsan Baba Ahsan Baba
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I had high hopes for this cake, but it was a bit disappointing. The cake was dry and the frosting was too sweet.


shajin bosskpm
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Brandon Franklin
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato, but I really enjoyed this cake. It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was delicious.


Tharu Jhagru
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was a big hit at her party.


Monica Young
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This is my new favorite cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Elizabeth Arthur
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I tried it!


Gideon Magunda
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I've never had sweet potato cake before, but this was a great introduction. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement.


Hazel Gilley
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This cake was a complete disaster! It never rose properly and the frosting was grainy.


Jennifer Cherno
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I had high hopes for this cake, but it was a bit disappointing. The cake was dry and the frosting was too sweet.


Yakubu A Mutalib
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. The cream cheese frosting is very rich.


Lee Slay
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato desserts, but this cake was surprisingly delicious. The sweet potato flavor is subtle and the cake is very moist.


Sujan Karki
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Lance Paliza
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the sweet potato flavor and the cream cheese frosting is amazing.


Nouman Shahzad
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I've made this cake twice now and it's always a winner. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


Krishna Chaudhary
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This sweet potato pound cake was a hit with my family! It had a moist, tender crumb and a delicious sweet potato flavor. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.