Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake with a delightful pecan crunch and a unique grated sweet potato icing. Perfect for any occasion, this Southern-inspired dessert will have your taste buds dancing with joy!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Filling (Honeybun Swirl):
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For the Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup finely grated cooked sweet potato
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, sweet potato, sour cream, oil, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mix until just combined, then fold in pecans.
- Prepare filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the filling.
- Layer and bake: Pour half batter into pan, swirl in filling, add remaining batter, and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Ice the cake: Whisk together icing ingredients, pour over cake, and let set before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother icing texture, puree the grated sweet potato before mixing.
- You can toast the pecans beforehand for added depth of flavor.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
