Description
The Best Sweet Potato Pound Cake is a warm, comforting dessert that brings nostalgia with every slice. With its moist and fluffy texture, enriched by the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and infused with fragrant spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed at family gatherings or as a cozy treat on a rainy day, each bite is a delightful indulgence. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Boil and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternately with the mashed sweet potato until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg