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Soft & Spiced Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake

Enjoy Soft Spiced Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake—moist, flavorful cake with cinnamon swirls, perfect for a comforting dessert.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.