Sweet potato pound cake (with video)

Why sweet potatoes go well with pound cake

Pound cake is all about using the right ingredients in the right proportions. There was a time when people used exactly one pound of butter, one pound of flour, one pound of sugar, and 12 eggs to make it. That’s easy to remember, right? Add some creamy sweet potato puree to the mix and you have a perfect dessert.

Sweet potatoes are not only delicious, but also moist and nutritious. Who wouldn’t want to get more polyphenols, vitamins, and beta-carotene to feel a little less guilty? Pound cake is the ideal way to sneak more vegetables into your family.

Materials needed

1. all-purpose flour – This essential ingredient is the basis of the sweet potato pound cake recipe, so you’ll be surprised to learn that flour isn’t just for baking. Perfect for thickening sauces. You can use gluten-free all-purpose flour substitutes.
2. Expansion agent – Baking powder and baking soda create bubbles, creating a light and fluffy cake.
3. spices – Cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and a little salt add a little holiday cheer. You can also replace them all with pumpkin pie spice.
4. unsalted butter – I prefer unsalted butter to control the amount of salt as it is very versatile and smooth.
5. sugar – Granulated sugar and brown sugar beautifully sweeten the cake without stealing the spotlight.
6. egg Mix the pound cake batter and add some fat for added flavor. There is no eggy smell at all.
7. sweet potato – The star of the show, just 1.5 cups of mashed potatoes gives pound cake a whole new feel. You could also use pumpkin puree.
8. sour cream It adds richness and richness to the cake. Plus, it brings out the sweetness of the cake with a nice tartness. Yogurt or fresh cream with squeezed lemon juice is also effective.
9. vanilla extract – Is there anything you can’t do with vanilla? The fragrant extract of this exotic orchid has a wonderful aroma and adds the perfect aroma to your pound cake. Do yourself and your budget a huge favor make your own vanilla essence.
10. fresh cream It has a glaze so it has a silky shine. Drooling! You can also use coconut cream instead.
11. powdered sugar – Using granulated sugar will result in a very gritty glaze. What is the solution? Powdered sugar! My little secret: Blend the granulated sugar in a blender until it becomes a powder. It’s very cheap. 😉

How to make sweet potato pound cake

cake

• preheat Heat the oven to 300°F/150°C. Generously coat a tube or bundt cake pan with cooking spray, flour, and set aside.
• dry ingredients – Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and salt in a medium bowl. Let’s set it aside. (Photo 1)
• cream Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a stand mixer on high speed until fluffy and beginning to look whitish (4 to 5 minutes).
• mix wet and dry ingredients. Next, add the eggs one at a time, beating the mixture well after each addition. Add the mashed sweet potatoes, followed by the flour a little at a time. (Photo 2-4)
• final touches – Add sour cream and vanilla extract. Stir well until everything is thoroughly mixed. Do not over mix. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl halfway through. (Photo 5-6)
• pour Pour the mixture into a greased cake pan. Tap the tube pan on the countertop to remove any large air bubbles. (Photo 7)
• bake It will take about 55 minutes at 300°F/150°C until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. (Photo 8)
• cool it – Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

caramel glaze

• melt Place the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
• combine – As soon as the butter melts, add the brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt. Continue stirring with a rubber spatula until the sauce is well combined.
• cook – Then bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes, scraping the sides occasionally.
• flavor – Remove the caramel sauce from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer to a container and let cool.
• make the frosting – Gradually sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl, then gradually add the vanilla extract and caramel sauce, stirring until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. (If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk.) (Photos 9-10)
• serve – Pour over cake, slice and enjoy. (Photos 11-12)

Recipe variations

1. sweet potato cupcake – Once the batter is assembled, divide it into muffin tins instead of pouring it onto the baking sheet. Reduce baking time by 10 minutes. This is the most drool-worthy muffin I’ve ever tried.
2. sweet potato snack bar – Pour pound cake batter into a 9×13 inch baking pan and slice into bars. Store it in the fridge and it makes a great, easy-to-eat snack.
3. sweet potato chocolate cake Chocolate chips and sweet potatoes go great together. Adding a pinch to the batter transforms your pound cake into something completely different and even more delicious.
4. Praline sweet potato pound cake. Add crushed pecan praline or chopped pecans to the batter or glaze to make it even more delicious.

tips and tricks

1. It is important that pound cake recipes are accurate. Measure the ingredients and mix the dry and wet ingredients well before mixing. That’s how you get consistent results.
2. Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature, especially the eggs, sour cream, and mashed potatoes. The batter mixes better and cooks more evenly than if you start with cold ingredients.
3. Do not over mix. Mix the ingredients well, but if you mix too much, the pound cake will become dry.
4. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick. It should come out clean. However, keep in mind that this pound cake is quite moist, so it’s not necessarily overcooked.

How to prepare and store

Serve sweet potato pound cake with a small amount of homemade whipped creamGarnish with additional orange zest, if you have any remaining. It will be very beautiful!

Store pound cake at room temperature in an airtight container or in a cake pan covered with plastic wrap. The cake will last for several days (if you don’t eat it first 😉).

This pound cake does not need to be reheated, but if you would like to serve it warm, toast it on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 176°C for about 5 minutes.

What goes well with sweet potato pound cake

This lively sweet potato pound cake recipe is the perfect after-dinner dessert. instant pot turkey breast, ground beef casserole, or other hearty dishes.

A slice of this sweet potato pound cake, Rum raisin pineapple ice cream or pumpkin spice latte.

Try more decadent pound cake recipes

1. sour cream pound cake
2. chocolate pound cake
3. 7UP pound cake
4. strawberry pound cake

See how to make

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by Imma

This blog post was originally published in November 2021 and updated with additional tips, new photos, and videos.