Description
Sweet Potato Ginger Glazed Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with creamy sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a sweet ginger glaze. This cozy cake is soft, comforting, and perfect for holidays, tea time, or homemade dessert gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan or loaf pan.
- Cook and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth, then allow them to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed sweet potatoes.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, grated ginger, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Fresh ginger gives the glaze the best bright and spicy flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts add a delicious crunchy texture.
- Raisins or dried cranberries can be added for extra sweetness.
- Whole wheat flour can replace part of the all-purpose flour for a heartier texture.
- The cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
- Freeze the cake before glazing for the best texture after thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
