Sweet Potato Cake

Sweet Potato Cake

A moist, spiced layer cake with tender sweet potato crumb and creamy frosting that brings cozy autumn flavors to any occasion.

⏱ 60 minServes 12American

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sweet potato puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  3. 3Beat sweet potato puree, oil, and granulated sugar together, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. 4Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined and divide batter between prepared pans.
  5. 5Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, then cool completely.
  6. 6Beat softened cream cheese and butter together, gradually add powdered sugar, and beat until fluffy.
  7. 7Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting on top, add second layer, and frost the top and sides.

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