Delicious Sweet Potato Coffee Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm and cozy flavors of sweet potato and cinnamon with this delectable sweet potato coffee cake. Perfect for a weekend brunch or afternoon snack, this cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons cold butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, and sugar.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Add dry ingredients to sweet potato mixture alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in vanilla extract.
7. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
8. In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and cold butter to make streusel topping.
9. Sprinkle streusel topping over batter.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Let cool before slicing and serving.

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