Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this Quick Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake, a delightful blend of sweet potato and spices that feels like dessert but works perfectly for breakfast too. With its moist texture and rich flavors, this cake is ideal for brunches, family gatherings, or a cozy weekday treat. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it offers a unique twist on traditional cakes, ensuring it will become a favorite among friends and family. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of ice cream or chilled with your morning coffee for a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups well-mashed sweet potato
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon authentic maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine well-mashed sweet potato, cake mix, cream cheese, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla essence. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over it. Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the spice mixture. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for about 27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup; drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg