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Sweet Potato Mini Cake

Cultural Context

Sweet potato cake has roots in Southern American cuisine, where sweet potatoes are a staple ingredient. Traditionally enjoyed during holidays and gatherings, this dessert showcases the natural sweetness and earthiness of sweet potatoes. Today, mini versions are popular for parties and celebrations, allowing guests to enjoy individual servings of this comforting treat.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 cups cake flour or sifted all-purpose flour
1-1/4 stick unsalted butter
1 (8oz) pkg Neufchâtel cheese or cream cheese
1-1/2 cup light brown sugar
1-1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 lg eggs
2-1/2 cups sweet potatoes, baked and purée (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
1-1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

1

Grease and flour baking pans.

2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

3

Bake the cake for roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.

4

Allow the cake to set for 10 minutes after baking before removing from the pan.

5

For the frosting drizzle, mix powdered sugar, whipping cream, and ground cinnamon well. Adjust the consistency with more or less whipping cream as needed.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nuts

Also Known As

Sweet Potato CakeMini Sweet Potato Cake

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