Name: Moist Sweet Potato Cake with Crumble & Maple Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sweet potatoes (cooked, peeled and mashed); 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 large eggs (beaten); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup unsalted butter ((1 stick), melted); 1 cup brown sugar; 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup butter (softened); 2 cups powdered sugar; 3 Tablespoons milk; 3 Tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Description

A moist and flavorful sweet potato cake featuring a cinnamon crumble swirl and a sweet maple glaze, perfect for a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sweet potatoes (cooked, peeled and mashed)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs (beaten)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter ((1 stick), melted)
For the Crumble Topping:
1 cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter (softened)
For the Maple Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons milk
3 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups of flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and milk, then mix in the beaten eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Step 4: Add the wet sweet potato mixture to the dry flour mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in the melted butter until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Step 6: To make the crumble, combine the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a medium bowl. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture is crumbly.
Step 7: Sprinkle the crumble topping over the cake batter. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the topping into the batter.
Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9: While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by combining the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and optional pecans in a medium bowl.
Step 10: Pour the glaze over the cake while it is still warm.
Step 11: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

The chopped pecans for the glaze are optional.

For best results, pour the glaze over the cake while it is still warm so it seeps in slightly.

The cake can be served either warm or at room temperature.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American