Sweet Potato Pound Cake
Sweet potato pound cake is a popular dessert in the Southern United States and is often enjoyed during the holiday season.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Sweet Potato Pound Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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Peel and cook the sweet potatoes until tender. Mash and set aside to cool.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and mashed sweet potatoes.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 348kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 4.5g9%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
