Description
Grandma’s Famous Sweet Potato Butter Cake is a cozy delight that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices, creating a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Unsalted Butter
- Sour Cream
- Eggs
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large 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.
- Stir in the mashed sweet potatoes and sour cream until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend instead of all-purpose flour. You can also reduce sugar for a healthier option without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Butter Cake, Grandma's Recipe, Cozy Dessert, American Cakes