Sweet Potato Pound Cake

Here’s a delicious recipe for Sweet Potato Pound Cake, which is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion!

Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) cooked sweet potato puree (about 1 large sweet potato)
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a bundt pan.
2. Prepare the Sweet Potato:
   • If you haven’t already, cook the sweet potato by boiling, steaming, or baking until tender. Let it cool, then mash or puree until smooth.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sweet potato puree until well combined.
5. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
7. Pour into the Pan:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf or bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using a bundt pan, it may take a little longer.
9. Cool:
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Glaze

For a simple glaze, mix powdered sugar with a bit of milk or orange juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.

Enjoy!

This Sweet Potato Pound Cake is rich, moist, and bursting with flavor. It’s perfect for dessert, snacks, or even breakfast! Enjoy!