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A whole sweet potato pound cake sitting on a simple white cake stand, drizzled with a smooth, shiny vanilla glaze. The background features a warm, cozy kitchen setting with soft lighting, a few whole sweet potatoes and a cinnamon stick nearby for a subtle, autumn vibe.

Sweet Potato Pound Cake

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This sweet potato pound cake is a rich and moist dessert, infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Topped with a simple vanilla glaze, it's perfect for fall gatherings or as a comforting treat any time of the year.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 45 minutes, or until soft. Let cool, scoop out the flesh, and mash until smooth.
  • Lower oven temperature to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Add the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Grease and flour a bundt pan or a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake at 350°F for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Glaze Ingredients:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
 
Glaze Instructions:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk (for a thinner glaze) or more powdered sugar (for a thicker glaze). Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and allow it to set for 15 minutes before serving.