Best 5 Sweet Potato Cake With Caramel Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Sweet Potato Cake adorned with velvety Caramel Frosting, a harmonious blend of natural sweetness and rich decadence. This culinary masterpiece is a testament to the versatility of humble ingredients, transforming simple sweet potatoes into an extraordinary dessert. Discover how everyday pantry staples can be elevated into a gourmet celebration, perfect for any occasion.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll guide you through each step of crafting this culinary delight, from selecting the perfect sweet potatoes to achieving the ideal cake texture. We'll also unveil the secrets behind the luscious Caramel Frosting, ensuring a smooth, glossy finish that complements the cake's earthy sweetness. Additional recipes included in this article offer exciting variations, such as a delectable Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze, a moist and tender Sweet Potato Pound Cake, and a charming Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Maple Frosting, each adding unique nuances to this classic dessert. Join us on this culinary journey as we explore the boundless possibilities of the Sweet Potato Cake, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary taste experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CARAMEL-FROSTED POTATO CAKE



Caramel-Frosted Potato Cake image

I am 90 years old and have been baking this cake very Christmas for 65 years! My sister-in-law gave me the recipe in 1941 and it has been in demand since. My grandchildren have never been able to figure out why it's called a potato cake since it doesn't taste like potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
2 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, potatoes and chocolate. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool for 3 minutes. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a thick pouring consistency. Pour over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH COCONUT FILLING AND CARAMEL FROSTING



Sweet Potato Cake with Coconut Filling and Caramel Frosting image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

Vegetable cooking spray
All-purpose flour, for dusting pans
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups all-purpose flour
Coconut Filling, recipe follows
Caramel Frosting, recipe follows
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup frozen grated coconut, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup water
9 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Coat 3 (9-inch) cake pans with cooking spray; dust lightly with flour. Set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar at medium-high speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Beat in sweet potatoes and next 6 ingredients, adding each ingredient 1 at a time. Add pecans and 3 cups flour, beating just until blended.
  • Beat egg whites in a separate bowl at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove and cool completely on wire racks.
  • Spread Coconut Filling evenly between cake layers. Gradually pour about 1/2 cup Caramel Frosting on top of cake, spreading over top and sides with a small spatula. Place cake in refrigerator. Chill remaining Caramel Frosting 45 minutes. Pour another 1/2 cup Caramel Frosting on cake, spreading over top and sides. Repeat procedure with remaining frosting, using 1/2 cup frosting at a time and chilling every 15 minutes. Store cake in refrigerator.
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy 2-quart saucepan; gradually stir in milk, and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat 3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir about one-fourth of hot milk mixture gradually into egg; add egg mixture to remaining hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Return to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in coconut and vanilla. Place heavy-duty plastic wrap directly on warm filling. Cool completely; chill 1 hour.
  • Whisk together cream cheese and cream in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Cook sugar and 2/3 cup water in a heavy 3 1/2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high, and bring mixture to a boil without stirring. Using a pastry brush dipped in hot water, wash down any sugar crystals on sides of pan. Cook, without stirring, 10 minutes or just until syrup turns a deep amber color.
  • Whisk in butter gradually; gradually whisk in cream cheese mixture until smooth. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.

SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING image

Categories     Potato     Dessert

Yield 12-16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Cake
1 1/4 c veg. oil
2 pounds of sweet potatoes (about 3)
4 eggs
2 c sugar
2 c cake flour
2 t baking powder
1 t salt
1 T cinnamon
1 t nutmeg
2 t vanilla
3 T brandy
1 c pecans, coarsely chopped
Caramel Frosting
3/4 c packed dark brown sugar
1/2 c whipping cream
1 T light corn syrup
1 stick butter, room temperature
1 c powdered sugar
1 t vanilla

Steps:

  • Cake: Heat oven to 400˚. Coat potatoes with about 1/4 c vegetable oil, and place on baking sheet. Bake until fork tender, 30-40 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove skin and mash flesh in electric mixer. Lower oven to 325˚. Butter two 8" pans. In bowl of electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar together on medium high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup of vegetable oil; beat on medium speed until well combined. Add the cooled sweet potatoes; mix until combined. Add in flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg. Mix in vanilla and brandy until well combined. Stir in nuts. Pour into pans and bake 35-40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; depan. Caramel Frosting: Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, swirling pan occasionally. Pour mixture into medium bowl. Chill until cold and beginning to thicken, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Using electric mixer, beat butter and 1 c powdered sugar in medium bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in cold brown sugar mixture, then vanilla. If still too thin, chill frosting for about 30 minutes and then beat again.

SWEET POTATO CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) margarine
1 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts, plus additional for garnish, optional
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Adjust the position of the rack to the center of the oven. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) pans or 3 (8-inch) pans. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and granulated sugar. Set aside. In the bowl of a mixer, cream margarine and brown sugar on low speed, and then increase speed to medium and beat until well-combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each egg and scraping down the sides of the bowl after the addition of each egg. Add vanilla, sweet potatoes, pineapple, raisins, and walnuts and blend on low speed until thoroughly mixed.
  • Pour batter into pans and smooth the surface with a metal spatula. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; when you touch the center of the cake, it should spring back. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes, and then invert onto a rack and cool completely.
  • For icing: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth. Add vanilla and beat until incorporated. Gradually add sugar and beat on low speed until smooth.
  • Icing the cake: Place 1 cake layer, top-side down, on a cake platter. Using a metal spatula, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake. Take the next layer and place it on top, rounded-side up. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. The cake should be refrigerated for about 1 hour to make sure the layers are set. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of cake, if desired.

CHOCOLATE PRETZEL CUPCAKES WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



Chocolate Pretzel Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting image

Pretzels and caramel amp up ordinary cupcakes, giving them decadent, sweet and salty flavor. So easy, you won't believe it!

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix (any chocolate flavor; I used Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ triple chocolate fudge cake mix)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 bag mini pretzels
1 1/4 cups water
1 jar caramel sauce (or you can make your own)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare cupcakes according to package directions. Cool completely before proceeding.
  • In a piping bag, add thick stripes of caramel to the sides of the bag before spooning in the chocolate frosting. This will give a caramel swirl when the frosting is piped onto the cupcake. Pipe frosting onto all cupcakes.
  • Crush mini pretzels to sprinkle over the top of the frosting. Garnish each cupcake with one whole mini pretzel.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, moist sweet potatoes. If your sweet potatoes are dry, you can add a little extra milk or water to the batter.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the cake pans before baking. This will help the cakes to come out of the pans cleanly.
  • Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cakes.
  • Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting onto the cakes.
  • Decorate the cakes with your favorite toppings, such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

This sweet potato cake with caramel frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks. The sweet potato cake is moist and flavorful, and the caramel frosting is rich and decadent. With its beautiful presentation and delicious taste, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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