This sweet potato pound cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the rich taste of sweet potatoes combined with warm spices in a delightful cake that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
1h 20min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoons nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups sweet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 4
Mix in the mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
Step 7
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
Step 9
Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 10
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.