Holiday Leftover Sweet Potato Cake

This recipe takes your leftover sweet potatoes from the holiday feast and transforms them into a scrumptious cake that is perfect for any time of year. The combination of sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a fluffy cream cheese frosting will leave your taste buds begging for more. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, this recipe is a great way to repurpose your leftovers and create a delectable dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• For the cream cheese frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix well until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl, stirring until just combined.
6. If desired, fold in the chopped pecans and raisins.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting.
10. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
12. Serve the cake at room temperature and enjoy!

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