Here’s a Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake recipe that’s moist, spiced, and topped with a delicious glaze!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
• 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Filling:
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
1. Peel, chop, and boil the sweet potato until soft. Mash and set aside to cool.
Step 2: Make the Batter
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, mashed sweet potatoes, oil, eggs, sour cream, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
Step 3: Layer the Cake
4. Pour half of the batter into the baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter.
6. Pour the remaining batter on top and spread evenly.
Step 4: Bake
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Make the Glaze
8. While the cake is warm, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
9. Drizzle over the cake and let it soak in.
Serving Tips:
• Let the cake cool slightly before slicing.
• Serve warm for the best flavor!
• Add chopped pecans for extra crunch.
Enjoy your Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake! Let me know if you need adjustments!