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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake is a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, featuring a moist cake infused with sweet potato puree and warm cinnamon flavors. Topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar topping and a crunchy pecan glaze, this cake is perfect for brunch or dessert.


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups cooked sweet potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

  • 1 stick of butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

For the Pecan Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Mix dry ingredients, then add sweet potatoes, milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Pour into a pan.
  2. Make the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Combine butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Spread on top of the cake batter.
  3. Bake: Bake the cake until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Drizzle with Pecan Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Notes

  • You can substitute pumpkin puree for sweet potatoes for a similar flavor.
  • This cake is best served warm.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg