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Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake Recipe

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Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert featuring smooth sweet potato puree paired with warm cinnamon-spiced layers. This cake includes a delightful cinnamon-sugar swirl that creates a marbled effect and is finished with a simple vanilla glaze drizzled on top. Perfect for fall or anytime you crave a comforting, spice-infused treat.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 1.5 cups sweet potato puree (About 2 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (Optional)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the cake after baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well-blended, ensuring no lumps remain.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and chopped nuts if using. This dry mix adds leavening and flavor to the cake batter.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense texture.
  5. Layer Batter in Pan: Pour half of the prepared batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it out evenly to cover the bottom.
  6. Add Cinnamon Sugar Swirl: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the first layer of batter in the pan.
  7. Add Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer, spreading gently to cover it completely.
  8. Create Marbled Effect: Using a knife, gently swirl through the batter layers to create a marbled pattern. Be careful not to mix too much, just enough to blend the cinnamon sugar swirl decoratively.
  9. Bake Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
  10. Prepare Glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth and free of lumps.
  11. Cool Cake: When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm cake. Let the glaze set as the cake cools completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy your deliciously moist Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake!

Notes

  • For the sweet potato puree, bake or steam the sweet potatoes until soft, then mash or blend until smooth.
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts add a pleasant crunch but are optional if you prefer a nut-free version.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
  • The cinnamon sugar swirl creates a beautiful marbled effect and adds extra flavor; don’t skip it!
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting for clean slices and best texture.

Keywords: sweet potato cake, honeybun cake, cinnamon swirl cake, fall dessert, sweet potato dessert, glaze cake

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