This Sweet Potato Pound Cake is moist, tender, and packed with warm spices and sweet potato goodness. Topped with a luscious pecan caramel glaze, it’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for the holidays! 🧡
🛒 INGREDIENTS:
For the Pound Cake:
🍠 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
🍬 2 cups granulated sugar
🥚 4 large eggs
🥄 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
🥄 1 tsp baking powder
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🌿 1 tsp cinnamon
🌿 1/2 tsp nutmeg
🥛 1/2 cup whole milk
🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pecan Caramel Glaze:
🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter
🍬 1/2 cup brown sugar
🥛 1/4 cup heavy cream
🌰 1/2 cup chopped pecans
🥄 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🧂 Pinch of salt
🔥 INSTRUCTIONS:
1️⃣ Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
If you haven’t already, peel, boil, and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Let cool.
2️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or tube pan.
3️⃣ Make the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4️⃣ Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
5️⃣ Make the Pecan Caramel Glaze:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cream, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the pecans and vanilla extract.
6️⃣ Glaze the Cake:
Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the warm pecan caramel glaze over the top. Let the glaze set slightly before slicing.
7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Slice and serve as is, or pair with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. 🍴
🍯 WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE:
Moist & Flavorful: Sweet potatoes add natural sweetness and a velvety texture.
Warm & Spicy: A perfect blend of cinnamon and nutmeg for cozy flavors.
Decadent Glaze: The pecan caramel topping takes this cake to the next level.
Impressive & Easy: A stunning dessert that’s surprisingly simple to make.
Celebrate the season with this irresistible cake—it’s a slice of Southern comfort in every bite! 🍠✨
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