Best 11 Sweet Potato Pineapple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the tropical symphony of flavors with our Sweet Potato Pineapple Cake, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the sweetness of pineapple and the earthy notes of sweet potato. This tantalizing treat is a delightful fusion of textures, featuring a moist and tender crumb that crumbles in your mouth, complemented by a luscious pineapple filling that bursts with tropical sunshine. With a hint of cinnamon and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts, this cake is an explosion of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Alongside the Sweet Potato Pineapple Cake recipe, discover a collection of equally enticing sweet potato recipes, including a delectable Sweet Potato Pie with a creamy filling, a comforting Sweet Potato Casserole topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, and a wholesome Sweet Potato Brownies. These sweet potato-based treats offer a delightful twist to classic desserts, showcasing the versatility of this humble ingredient.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE CAKE



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Crushed pineapple adds moistness and subtle fruity flavor to this tasty layered cake. The cream cheese frosting is mouthwatering.-Joyce Walter, Nicholasville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (15 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1 cup water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, well drained
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Divide the batter among three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 124g carbohydrate (96g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE BAKE



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Not only is this side yummy, but it's quick because it calls for canned yams, I got the idea from my sister...I just added the pineapple.-May Evans, Corinth, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (29 ounces) cut sweet potatoes, drained
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Stir in the pineapple, pecans, brown sugar and butter. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATOES



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Baked sweet potatoes with a candied pineapple sauce!

Provided by Jo Allgauer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 sweet potatoes
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool. Peel and quarter.
  • In a sauce pan, combine pineapple, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Bring to boil and reduce heat.
  • Arrange potatoes in a single layer in baking dish. Pour sauce over potatoes and bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 62.4 mg, Sugar 40.9 g

SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE



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A super-easy side dish that has always been a hit with my family for both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by DELORA

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 sweet potatoes
½ cup crushed pineapple with juice
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large soup pot, boil sweet potatoes whole until soft. Remove skins, and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple, light brown sugar, and butter in prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until casserole is mushy with no excess water in the dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

MY DELICIOUS GINGERED SWEET POTATO PINEAPPLE CAKE



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This cake came about with having 3 sweet potatoes in my pantry, that would soon be going bad...I had some candied ginger in my fridge and plenty of pineapple, so I thought, what a great combination...so here is my ending results...scrumptiously moist & delicious! Sweet potatoes aren't just for Thanksgiving! Enjoy my recipe!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 3/4 c cooked & peeled sweet potato - mashed ( about 3 med potatoes )
20 oz crushed pineapple - drained and juice squeezed out
2 c sugar
1 c oil
4 eggs
2 3/4 c flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp candied ginger - minced
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
GLAZE
1 - 1 1/4 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/3 c heavy cream
1/2 c butter
3/4 c brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Spray a 9 - 12 cup Bundt cake pan with non stick cooking spray - I use bakers secret.
  • 2. Pierce potatoes and microwave for roughly 8 minutes, cool, peel and cut into chunks.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together, flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, candied ginger and salt. Set aside.
  • 4. In a medium sized bowl; mix potatoes with well drained pineapple, until potatoes are smooth.
  • 5. Add oil and sugar, mix until well blended. Add eggs 2 at a time, blending well after each addition.
  • 6. Now, add flour mixture and beat until well blended. Stir in vanilla.
  • 7. Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 60 - 65 minutes or until pick inserted comes out clean.
  • 8. Cool cake on rack for 15 minutes, carefully turn cake onto serving platter and finish cooling completely. Make glaze when cake is just luke warm.
  • 9. Glaze: Sift powdered sugar in mixing bowl with chopped pecans. In a medium saucepan; add cream, sugar and butter. Over low heat; melt butter and sugar together, until sugar is melted. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously for 2 minutes. Pour into the confectioners' sugar and pecan mixture. Whisk until smooth...if you want a thicker glaze add more sugar. I let it set up for a few minutes, then pour over cake. Delicious!
  • 10. Enjoy!

PINEAPPLE-RAISIN SWEET POTATO CAKE



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Make and share this Pineapple-Raisin Sweet Potato Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joy1996

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 Bundt Cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded peeled sweet potatoes
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Drain the juice from the pineapple into a 1 qt.
  • saucepan; set pineapple aside.
  • Add raisins to the juice and heat to boiling; remove pan from heat and let stand until raisins are plump and cooled- about 15 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 10" Bundt pan or another tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Stir in sweet potatoes until well mixed.
  • In a small bowl, combine oil, eggs, vanilla, raisins, and drained pineapple.
  • Stir into flour mixture until dry ingredients are just moistened.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 50 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes; turn out onto serving plate.
  • Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3018.9, Fat 132.2, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 846, Sodium 3014.9, Carbohydrate 416.3, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 201.7, Protein 48.6

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.

SWEET POTATO HUMMINGBIRD CAKE



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This magnificent version of the popular banana-pineapple-pecan cake developed by Southern Living magazine in 1978 is adapted from the chef Ashley Christensen's cookbook, "Poole's: Recipes from a Modern Diner." It is a Thanksgiving-worthy dessert for the pie averse: a supremely moist, dense cake crowded with sweet potato, roasted bananas, pineapple, currants and green peanuts (if you live north of the Mason-Dixon line, the plain, roasted variety work just fine). A lightly sweet, butter-cream cheese frosting finishes it off. Set aside a solid afternoon for this project cake, as you have to roast the bananas and grate the sweet potato, and the assembly takes some patience and agility - but it is well worth the toil. This recipe is for a towering three-layer version (get out your biggest mixing bowls), but you could just make a more modest, but still generously sized, two-layer cake instead. To do so, cut all of the ingredients in half (use just 2 eggs); divide the batter between two 8-inch round cake pans; and bake at the same time and temperature.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 9-inch, 3-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 20

8 large bananas
Nonstick cooking spray
4 1/2 cups/563 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
2 cups/400 grams sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 large eggs
2 cups/473 milliliters neutral vegetable oil
28 ounces/794 grams canned pineapple chunks, drained and chopped (3 cups)
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup/160 grams dried black currants
2 cups/300 grams green peanuts (or use roasted, unsalted peanuts)
2 pounds/907 grams sweet potatoes, peeled (about 3 medium)
2 (8-ounce/227 gram) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
4 sticks/452 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 3/4 cups/454 grams confectioners' sugar (one 1-pound box)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups/300 grams roasted, salted peanuts (such as cocktail peanuts), roughly chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees (or 400 degrees convection). Arrange bananas (in their peels) on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the oven until they are soft and black, about 25 minutes. Let bananas cool to room temperature. Remove and discard peels, and transfer banana flesh and any juices that collected on the pan to a food processor. Process until smooth. Measure 2 cups of the purée and set aside (reserve any extra purée for another use).
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees (325 degrees convection). Spray three 9-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment. In an extra-large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and cinnamon.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil and banana purée until well combined. Fold in pineapple, vanilla, currants and peanuts.
  • Grate sweet potatoes on the large holes of a box grater or with the grater attachment of a food processor. Fold grated potatoes into the wet mixture.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until just incorporated. Divide batter equally among the three pans and bake until firm and golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans on wire racks, then turn out onto the racks, peel off parchment, and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the icing: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add butter and mix on low speed, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the mixer running on low speed, add sugar by the 1/2 cup until it's fully incorporated. Add salt and vanilla and mix to combine.
  • To assemble the cake, use a serrated knife to trim the top of each layer to make sure it's flat.
  • Place a cake layer on a platter or cake stand. Using an offset spatula, spread 1 1/2 cups icing over the first layer. Top with a second layer and repeat with 1 1/2 cups icing. Top with the third layer and use remaining icing to frost the top and sides of the cake. Press roasted peanuts on the sides of the cake for garnish. The cake, once assembled, can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days, but it's best the day it's made. Serve at room temperature.

PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH MARSHMALLOWS



Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows image

Pineapple, sugar and marshmallows lend a super sweetness to sweet potatoes. I've been making the casserole for years, both for special occasions and casual dinners. -Ruth Leach, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup sugar
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
15 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large kettle and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil gently until potatoes can easily be pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 30-45 minutes. Drain; cool slightly., Preheat oven to 350°. Peel potatoes and place in a large bowl with butter and sugar; mash. Add pineapple, eggs, vanilla, nutmeg and salt; stir to combine., Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with marshmallows. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATO BAKE



Pineapple Sweet Potato Bake image

Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the sane without this fruity casserole. I think you'll agree it's an attractive addition to any autumn meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potato (about 4-1/2 pounds)
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup butter, cubed
16 maraschino cherries
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven or large kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Peel and cut each potato lengthwise into quarters; cut each quarter into two or three wedges. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Sprinkle pineapple over potatoes. In a saucepan. combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the reserved pineapple juice until blended. Add butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Pour over potatoes and pineapple. Top with cherries; sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATO, ORANGE & PINEAPPLE CRUNCH



Sweet Potato, Orange & Pineapple Crunch image

I combined my two absolute favorite sweet potato casseroles in the world to create my own version for the holiday table. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
3/4 cup sugar
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain., Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl; mash potatoes. Stir in sugar, pineapple, eggs, sour cream, orange zest, juice, butter and vanilla; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. For topping, in a large bowl, mix coconut, pecans, brown sugar and flour. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, until heated through and topping is golden brown, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe sweet potatoes. This will ensure that your cake is moist and flavorful.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Use a silicone baking pan or grease and flour your pan well to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months. Just thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato pineapple cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its unique flavor and texture, sweet potato pineapple cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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