Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe
Make Sweet Potato Pound Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Glaze Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks, then boil them in a pot of water until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash them until smooth. Measure out 2 cups for the cake.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- 6
Mix Everything Together
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until just combined.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.
- 10
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
