Description

This Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake features a moist batter made with mashed sweet potatoes, blended with warm spices and a cinnamon swirl for rich flavor. A sweet glaze finishes the cake with a smooth, sweet touch. Perfect for gatherings, this cake offers a balance of sweetness, spice, and tender texture in every bite.

Ingredients

1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
Cinnamon swirl mixture: 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Mix mashed sweet potatoes with granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon to prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over it, then add the remaining batter.
Swirl the batter with a knife and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon mixture on top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together, then drizzle over the cake.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute buttermilk with almond milk plus a teaspoon of lemon juice. Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. The glaze can be made ahead and stored separately. To avoid a dry cake, ensure not to overbake and test with a toothpick before removing. Swirling the cinnamon sugar too much can lose the swirl effect; gently swirl with a knife.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American