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Deliciously moist Southern Sweet Potato Cake with cream cheese frosting

Southern Sweet Potato Cake

A delightful dessert that combines the comforting flavors of sweet potatoes and warm spices, perfect for gatherings and cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (cooked & cooled)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Glazing
  1. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and serve.

Notes

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Refrigerate for up to a week.