Spiced Sweet Potato Cake

Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A and fiber, making this cake a healthier alternative to traditional desserts.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Spiced Sweet Potato Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Sweet potatoes
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 200 gram Unsalted butter
• 200 gram Brown sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and grate the sweet potatoes.
3. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
7. Fold in the grated sweet potatoes.
8. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.