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Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake with Pecans - Easy & Delicious Recipe

Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake with Pecans Recipe

Description

Hello, lovely bakers! Today, I’m thrilled to share a recipe that combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the crunchy delight of pecans, all wrapped up in a delicious cake. Let’s dive into the making of this irresistible Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake with Pecans & Grated Sweet Potato Icing!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Icing:

  • 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Make the Cake:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Make the Icing:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract.
  2. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add milk as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.

Ice the Cake:

  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then spread the icing evenly over the warm cake.
  2. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

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Notes

For the best results with this Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake, make sure your mashed sweet potatoes are thoroughly cooled before mixing them with other ingredients. This prevents the eggs from cooking prematurely and ensures a smooth batter.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/sweet-potato-honeybun-cake-with-pecans-easy-delicious-recipe/