Description
A moist and flavorful pound cake made with sweet potatoes and warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a standard loaf pan with butter or spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla extract gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pound cake, sweet potato, dessert, baking, comfort food