Description
A moist, warmly spiced cake made with mashed sweet potatoes and a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl, topped with a creamy vanilla glaze. Perfect for cozy breakfasts, brunches, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (roasted and cooled)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create the swirl mixture.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared dish. Drop spoonfuls of half the swirl over the batter and gently swirl with a knife.
- Repeat with remaining batter and swirl mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over the warm cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes