Description
Enjoy Soft Spiced Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake—moist, flavorful cake with cinnamon swirls, perfect for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the cream cheese glaze:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel and chop your sweet potatoes, then boil them in water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth, measuring out 2 cups.
- Make the batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Mix the sweet potatoes: Gradually add the mashed sweet potatoes to the sugar mixture, blending until fully combined. Then, alternate adding the dry ingredients and 1/2 cup of milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. If desired, fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts at this stage.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prepare the glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Cool and glaze: Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. After cooling, generously drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the warm cake and allow it to set before slicing.