The Best Sweet Potato Pound Cake is a mouthwatering dessert that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices for an unforgettable treat.
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:60-70 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
A pinch of nutmeg
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
Boil, peel, and mash sweet potatoes; set aside to cool.
Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with mashed sweet potatoes until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.