Description
Sweet Potato Cake is a soft, moist, and flavorful dessert that combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with warm spices for the perfect homemade treat. Finished with a buttery cinnamon crumble and a rich maple glaze, this comforting cake is ideal for holidays, family gatherings, brunches, or whenever you’re craving a cozy dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked, peeled, and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Crumble Topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup softened butter
Maple Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and milk.
- Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the melted butter until fully incorporated.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the crumble topping.
- Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the batter.
- Use a butter knife to gently swirl some of the crumble into the batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans if desired.
- Pour the glaze over the warm cake.
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serving Tips
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Pair with whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
- Enjoy with hot coffee or chai tea.
- Garnish with toasted pecans for added crunch.
- Add a drizzle of extra maple syrup before serving.
- Dust lightly with cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Serve as part of a holiday dessert table.
- Cut into small squares for parties and potlucks.
Storage Tips
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Warm individual slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving.
- Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Freeze without the glaze if preparing ahead for the best texture.
- Keep the cake covered to prevent it from drying out.
- Add fresh glaze after reheating for the best flavor.