Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of sweet potato in this delectable pound cake. This moist and flavorful dessert is perfect for any occasion and will surely become a family favorite. The secret ingredient of sweet potato adds a unique twist to the classic pound cake, making it stand out among the rest.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup milk
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk until well combined.
- Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve slices of sweet potato pound cake with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.