Description
A moist and flavorful cake made with mashed sweet potatoes, warm spices, and buttery richness—Grandma’s Famous Sweet Potato Butter Cake is a comforting classic perfect for holidays or anytime you crave homemade goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan or 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, alternating with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Top with cream cheese glaze or powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
- Substitute pumpkin pie spice for a spicier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
