Description
Sweet Potato Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with a classic pound cake texture, making it a must-try for any home baker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: sweet potato, pound cake, dessert, moist cake, baking