Best Sweet Potato Pound Cake
Indulge in the warmth of nostalgia with the Best Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe. This moist, flavorful cake combines sweet potatoes with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, creating a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its tender crumb and vibrant orange hue, this cake is sure to be a standout at your gatherings, evoking cherished memories with every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Boil or steam sweet potatoes until tender; let cool, peel, and mash until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed sweet potatoes gently. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg