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Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe

Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe

This easy Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe blends mashed sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon into a soft, flavorful homemade cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9x5 inch loaf pan or bundt pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes roasted or boiled
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

  • If you are starting with fresh sweet potatoes, roast or boil them until soft. Mash them until smooth and creamy. Let them cool completely before adding them to the batter.

Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale. This step helps create the tender texture that makes a classic Sweet Potato Pound Cake so irresistible.

Step 3: Add the Eggs

  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The batter should look smooth and silky.

Step 4: Mix in the Sweet Potatoes

  • Fold the mashed sweet potatoes into the batter along with the vanilla extract. The mixture will become rich, creamy, and beautifully golden.

Step 5: Combine the Dry Ingredients

  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6: Create the Batter

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.

Step 7: Pour into the Pan

  • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour the batter in evenly. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8: Bake the Cake

  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes. The cake should turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.

Step 9: Cool Before Serving

  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients
  • Do not overmix the batter
  • Roast sweet potatoes for deeper flavor
  • Allow the cake to cool fully before cutting
Keyword Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe