Best 10 Sweet Potato Sheet Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of Sweet Potato Sheet Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This moist and tender cake, crafted with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, is a delightful treat that combines simplicity with sophistication. Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory as the rich, earthy notes of sweet potatoes harmoniously blend with the warmth of spices and the subtle tang of cream cheese frosting. This versatile cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering, a festive potluck, or a sweet ending to a special meal. With its easy-to-follow recipe and step-by-step instructions, Sweet Potato Sheet Cake is a culinary adventure that home bakers of all skill levels can embark on. Discover the secrets behind this delightful dessert and create a memorable baking experience that will leave your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO SHEET CAKE



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Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake is transformed into an autumn full-flavored dessert with a hint of orange. The icing on the cake? Cream cheese frosting, of course!

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium orange
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract
Reserved grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Grate peel from orange to get about 1 1/2 tablespoons; set aside for Icing. Squeeze orange to get 1/3 to 1/2 cup juice. Place juice in large bowl.
  • To bowl with orange juice, add remaining Cake ingredients. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, at least 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat Icing ingredients until smooth. Spread onto cake. Store cake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO CAKE



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Southerners love their sweets, and this Southern Sweet Potato Cake is no exception. A sniff of this aromatic cake will transport you right back to Granny's kitchen. This cake is versatile enough to bake during the fall season and all year round. In case you haven't had the chance to try a sweet potato cake, we'll give you our two cents-the taste is similar to a carrot cake, but much more decadent. The cake embraces a mixture of spices that include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. The recipe only calls for one cup of mashed sweet potatoes, but if you're in a time crunch, you can substitute a can of sweet potato puree for the real sweet potato.This Southern Sweet Potato Cake is known for its tender, moist texture and its non-intimidating caramel frosting. The rich brown sugar icing does an exceptional job of harnessing the spices to create the ultimate combination of sugar and spice. This treat is certainly a show-stopper and special enough to stand on its own amidst an impressive dessert spread. If you really want to impress Granny and relish in the glory days, bring this dessert to a family holiday gathering. Don't worry, we'll keep the canned sweet potato our little secret.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Yield Makes 1 (9-in.) cake (serving size: 1 square)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup (8 oz.) salted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
2 cups (about 8 1/2 oz.) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Cooking spray
1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (about 6 1/2 oz.) sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Make the Sweet Potato Cake: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sweet potatoes; beat well.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and ground cloves a medium bowl. Add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat well after each addition. Stir in chopped pecans. Spoon batter into a greased (with cooking spray) 9-inch square pan. Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Make the Brown Sugar Icing: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium; add brown sugar. Let come to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla; return to a boil. Remove from heat; transfer to a large heatproof bowl, and cool 45 minutes.
  • Add powdered sugar to cooled sugar mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until creamy and icing reaches a spreading consistency, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spread Brown Sugar Icing over cake. Cut into squares to serve.

SWEET POTATO SHEET CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (15-ounce) cans yams in syrup, drained
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups sugar
2 cups vegetable oil
6 large eggs
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)
Garnish: chopped toasted pecans
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup whole milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 pounds confectioners' sugar (about 11 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚. Line bottoms of 2 (13x9-inch) rimmed baking sheets or cake pans with parchment paper. Spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In the work bowl of a food processor, place yams; process until smooth (about 2 cups).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, pie spice, and salt. In another large bowl, whisk together puréed yams, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Make a well in center of flour mixture; add yam mixture, stirring just until combined. Divide batter evenly between prepared baking sheets, smoothing tops.
  • Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Let cool in pans for 15 minutes. Turn out cakes onto wire racks and remove parchment paper; let cool completely.
  • Spread one-third of Cream Cheese Frosting on top of 1 sheet cake. Add second cake layer on top, and spread remaining two-thirds Cream Cheese Frosting on top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Garnish with pecans, if desired.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with a mixer at medium speed until very smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Add milk and vanilla; beat at medium speed until well combined.
  • With mixer on low speed, add confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until completely incorporated.

HOLIDAY LEFT-OVER SWEET POTATO CAKE



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This recipe lets you use up left-over sweet potato. The cake is very moist, so you don't really need icing. Better yet, if you have left-over sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving, freeze them, and make this cake for Christmas. The whipped sweet potatoes I use already have some butter and sugar, so I only use 1 3/4 cups of sugar in the batter, but adjust the sugar amount to your liking.

Provided by MLYIN

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup beer

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Stir together the sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and sweet potatoes. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a separate bowl; stir into the batter 1 cup at a time, alternating with the beer just until everything comes together. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting or serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 318.7 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

BILLIE'S SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO CAKE



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I made sweet potato cakes for my kids when they were younger and they told me in their little voices, "Mommy, you're the best baker." Little did they know that was Mommy's first attempt at homemade cake! -Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 cups canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in sweet potatoes and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 36g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WORLD'S BEST SWEET POTATO POUND CAKE



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Sweet potatoes during the holidays are a must in our household. This time I decided to do something different other than a casserole or a pie. I used white sweet potatoes, but any sweet potatoes will do. You can eat this cake plain, topped with whipped cream, or topped with a glaze. Either way, this pound cake is delicious!

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for greasing bundt pan
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups sugar
4 eggs, at room temperature
2 ½ cups sweet potatoes, baked, cooled, and pureed
3 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan.
  • Cream butter and Neufchatel cream cheese in a stand mixer until creamy. Add both types of sugar and continue to beat until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in sweet potato puree until well incorporated.
  • Combine cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a bowl. Slowly add flour mixture to sweet potato mixture; mix until well combined. Beat in vanilla extract. Fill batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 75 to 85 minutes. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.4 calories, Carbohydrate 63.2 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 322.4 mg, Sugar 34.5 g

SWEET POTATO CAKE



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Sweet potatoes are not only tasty and versatile, they're good for you as well. Family and friends never mind eating a nutritious vegetable when it's part of this easy-to-prepare dessert, I like to serve this as a snack cake or breakfast coffee cake.-Kathy Theriot, St. Martinville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter)
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup water
1 egg
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, potatoes, shortening, water and egg. Combine dry ingredients; add to potato mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and pecans. Pour into a greased 8-cup fluted tube pan. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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 SHEET CAKE WITH BACON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Betty Crocker® cake mix and bacon cream cheese frosting come together in this sweet potato cake - a delicious dessert treat for your guests.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
7 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, milk, oil, eggs, sweet potatoes and apple pie spice with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 34 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in bacon. Frost cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg

SWEET POTATO ROLL CAKE



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Pumpkin isn't the only orange vegetable to make a lot of appearances during the fall season. Sweet potato is just as vibrant and flavorful and can be used in many similar ways -- like in this sponge cake that has a bit of bourbon in the batter and cream cheese frosting. A true sponge cake is one with no added fat and gets its volume from whipping eggs until very thick. The sponginess of the cake allows for it to be rolled up while still warm to create a dessert that looks a little different from all the rest of them. In this recipe, some of the cake batter is thickened with flour to pipe the words "Grateful" on the outside, however, any design of choice can be made.

Provided by Lasheeda Perry

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray
1 large sweet potato (about 10 ounces), roasted and peeled (about 3/4 cup; see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons molasses
1 to 2 drops black gel food coloring
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Zest of 1 orange (about 1 teaspoon)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon
1/2 cup heavy cream
Autumn sprinkles, for decorating (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 10-by-15-inch jelly roll pan with cooking spray then line with parchment paper. Using a food safe marker, write the word "Grateful" directly in the center, widthwise, of the parchment. Flip the parchment over so that you can see the word, but it will be backwards.
  • Make the cake: Process the sweet potato in a food processor until very smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk together the baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, 1 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  • Add the granulated sugar and eggs to a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high until the eggs are very light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the sweet potato, bourbon and lemon extract and mix to combine. Fold in the flour mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  • Remove 1/4 cup of the batter to a medium bowl and stir in the molasses, gel food coloring and the remaining 3 tablespoons flour until smooth. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip and trace "Grateful" on the parchment with the batter. Freeze the pan until the batter is hardened, about 10 minutes (alternatively, refrigerate for 20 minutes).
  • Quickly spread the batter in the bowl over the traced word and bake until the cake springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 14 to 16 minutes.
  • Lay a clean tea towel on a flat work surface and lightly dust with confectioners' sugar. Carefully flip the cake out onto a wire rack and remove the parchment. Flip the cake back over onto the towel so that the word is facing down. Starting at the short end, roll the cake up with the towel and let cool completely on a wire rack (still wrapped in the towel), about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese, butter and orange zest in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, then slowly mix in the confectioners' sugar until smooth and combined. Add the bourbon just to combine.
  • Whip the heavy cream in a separate medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  • Unroll the cake from the towel and, with the word-side down, spread the frosting over the top of the cake. Roll the cake back up, without the towel, and trim the ends so they are clean. Transfer the cake to a serving platter with the seam-side down. Decorate the platter with autumn sprinkles, if desired.

Tips:

  • For a smooth and lump-free batter, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
  • Use a large mixing bowl to allow for easy mixing and avoid spills.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while mixing to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough and dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a fork or toothpick to check if the cake is done. Insert the utensil into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This helps the frosting set properly and prevents it from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

The Sweet Potato Sheet Cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, moist, and flavorful, with a delightful sweet potato twist. Whether you choose to frost it with a creamy vanilla frosting, a rich chocolate ganache, or simply dust it with powdered sugar, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a slice of sweet potato heaven!

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