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    Published: Nov 9, 2015 · Modified: Jun 6, 2020 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 17 Comments

    Spiced Sweet Potato Pound Cake with Caramel Frosting


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    It's all about Thanksgiving... including this marvelous Spiced Sweet Potato Pound Cake with Caramel Frosting (Bolo de Batata Doce com Caramelo)! I know -- just thinking about it makes my mouth water. But it's fine, one has to enjoy the season's goodies. Moist, comforting, aromatic, and festive are this cake's real names. Folks, this was a hit in my household and it will be in yours as well.

    closeup of a round cake with caramel icing

    If you are already planning your Thanksgiving menu, add this cake to your list of desserts. Mine includes a variety of desserts: pies, a cake, and either cookies or another type of dessert. Do it... and you won't regret a thing! The sweetness of the homemade caramel balances well with the mild flavor of the cake. The spices make this a warm, comforting dessert, and the sweet potatoes and the caramel capture the spirit of the season.

    Sweet potato pound cake on a round plate

    But if you would like to have this just to brighten your afternoon, accompanied by a cup of coffee or tea... well, I won't blame you either. Actually, I'd say 'way to go!' My husband can speak wonders about it. 🙂

    Seriously, either for a festive occasion or for a simple afternoon treat, this sweet potato pound cake 'takes the cake' and crushes any competition! 🙂

    I am looking forward to your feedback!

    A close up of a caramel frosted cake

     

    Spiced sweet potato pound cake with caramel frosting on a yellow plate
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    Spiced Sweet Potato Pound Cake with Caramel Frosting

    A gorgeous, moist, comforting, and aromatic Spiced Sweet Potato Pound Cake with Caramel Frosting. What's not to like about it?
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 58 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
    Servings 12
    Author Denise Browning

    Ingredients

    • For the Sweet Potato Pound Cake:
    • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 4 large eggs at room temperature
    • 3 tablespoons buttermilk or 3 Tablespoons whole milk mixed with ½ teaspoon of white vinegar
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 2 cups cooked peeled, and cooled mashed sweet potatoes (or you can use canned golden cut sweet potatoes yams in syrup -- drain the syrup and mash the yams)
    • 1 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
    • For the Caramel Frosting:
    • ½ cup dark brown sugar
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter
    • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup powdered sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10” tube or bundt pan, and set aside.
    • In the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter and then add the sugar, beating at low speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition at low speed until just incorporated. Scrape down the bowl after each addition. Add the buttermilk and beat just until incorporated. Batter will look lumpy.
    • In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Slowly add the flour mixture to the potato mixture at low speed until combined. Beat in the mashed sweet potatoes and vanilla.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared tube/bundt pan and level uniformly. Bake for 55-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Once cake has cooled completely, prepare the caramel frosting if desired. Our sweet potato pound cake can be served plain, or topped with the Caramel Frosting.
    • For the Caramel Frosting: Bring brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter to a boil in a small stainless steel saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly. Boil, whisking constantly for about 1 minute. Remove pan from the heat and stir in vanilla. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Continue to stir mixture until it just begins to cool and thicken. Immediately pour mixture over cooled sweet potato pound cake and let set. Decorate sides with fresh cranberries and mint leaves, or as desired.

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    Filed Under: American Recipes, Easy Dessert Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Fall, pound cake, sweet potato

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    1. Sugar et al. says

      November 10, 2015 at 4:20 am

      OMG! This is gorgeous Denise. You have convinced me to try out sweet potato in a cake. I've always wondered if it works. And that caramel frosting! I can eat it just like that. Bookmarking this...will make soon!

      Reply
    2. Sugar et al. says

      November 10, 2015 at 4:27 am

      Hi again, not sure if it's me but your Pinterest buttons are not working. Tried pinning this fab recipe...no success:-(

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 10, 2015 at 7:28 am

        I am so sorry, Sonali! I will take a look at my sharing buttons and hope to solve this problem soon. Thank you for letting me know.

        Reply
    3. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      November 10, 2015 at 11:25 am

      Fabulous Bundt Denise! A wonderful autumn treat, the new crop of sweet potatoes just arrived at the market. The caramel frosting is sublime!

      Reply
    4. Amira says

      November 10, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      Woow, great minds think alike 🙂 I've just posted about sweet potato cookies one of my favorite. I bet this one will be a fav. too.

      Reply
    5. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

      November 10, 2015 at 4:46 pm

      I used to replance pumpkin by sweet potato, and that is because sweet potato is more accessible for us during all the year.

      Reply
    6. Hadia says

      November 10, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      The cake looks so beautiful and delicious, Denise! What a great idea! I have never tried sweet potatoes in cakes! But will have to give this beauty a try. I guess this would be the perfect Thanksgiving dessert! Cheers!

      Reply
    7. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      November 11, 2015 at 11:14 am

      This looks wonderful! Such a gorgeous looking cake. Love to cook (and bake!) with sweet potatoes -- this looks like such a fun dessert. Thanks!

      Reply
    8. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

      November 11, 2015 at 11:11 pm

      So darn pretty Denise. I have been working up the courage to cook chocolate cake with avocado, a sweet potato cake is now on my list of must get onto making too. Loving that savoury ingredients are making there way onto the dessert menu. Although that prob isnt a new thing huh?

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 12, 2015 at 7:50 am

        Thanks a lot, Anna! Sweet potato desserts in Brazil are as well-known as pumpkin desserts in the USA. Just like pumpkin, they work well in any dessert. I hope you try this cake one of these days. I made it for the first time for my family and was a hit which means I will have to make it many times. 🙂 Avocado will provide moisture to the chocolate cake. Although in the US avocado in desserts became popular only a few years ago, in my home country has been used for desserts for decades. Thanks so much for stopping by! xoxo

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        • Tantee says

          December 09, 2017 at 1:33 pm

          In my family, it isn't Thanksgiving or Christmas without sweet potato pie, sweet potato pudding etc. I will be making this for my daughter's first birthday cake because she loves sweet potatoes and her birthday is Christmas. This is the best cake recipe I have found so far. Thanks for sharing!

          Reply
          • Denise Browning says

            December 09, 2017 at 11:50 pm

            Tantee, thank you for stopping by. I hope your daughter enjoys the cake. Wishing her a very happy b-day.

            Reply
    9. Little Cooking Tips says

      November 16, 2015 at 2:39 am

      That's an incredible cake dear Denise! We haven't tried sweet potatoes in a cake before and we really want to do that asap:) Do you refrigerate the cake (since the frosting has whipping cream)?
      Thank you for this delicious dessert, have a beautiful week!
      Hugs,
      Panos and Mirella

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      • Denise Browning says

        November 16, 2015 at 8:52 am

        Hello, friends! Thank you for topping by. No, you don't refrigerate the cake. It is stored, covered, at room temperature. The caramel frosting is cooked this is why there is no need for refrigeration. Sending you both greetings from Texas.

        Reply
    10. Raymund says

      November 18, 2015 at 1:09 am

      I used sweet potatoes in baking before, it gives a nice texture at the same time keeps the moisture. I bet this is the same, love your recipe.

      Reply
    11. marcela says

      November 19, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      This cake looks stunning! I bet it was delicious, Denise!

      Reply
    12. Kate says

      November 21, 2015 at 7:47 am

      Wow! This takes the whole sweet potato dessert thing to another level! Yum!

      Reply

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