Description
Deliciously moist sweet potato cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0 tsp salt
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- 0 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat the mashed sweet potatoes, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just incorporated, ensuring no large lumps remain.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and level the surface with a spatula.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with cream cheese frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg