Sweet Potato Butter Cake
Sweet Potato Butter Cake is a warm, comforting dessert that beautifully combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a rich, buttery texture. Each slice offers a moist crumb and a delightful flavor that evokes nostalgia. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is simple to bake and sure to impress. Serve it warm for a cozy treat or pair it with ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Boil or bake sweet potatoes until tender. Cool, peel, and mash until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in cinnamon.
- Gradually fold in flour mixed with baking powder and salt, then add mashed sweet potatoes.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving; enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg