Potato coffee cake –Who knew that sweet potatoes could wear the crown of a dessert? Well, brace yourself for the ultimate taste explosion! Introducing the Sweet Potato Coffee Cake, a mouth-watering fusion of earthy sweetness and coffee goodness that’ll have you singing in the kitchen. Let’s dive in, and don’t worry—this isn’t as serious as your Aunt Linda’s fruitcake! Grab your apron, folks!
Feast Your Eyes!
First up, let’s look at this glorious creation that’ll make your kitchen feel like a bakery. Check it out:
Ingredients – The Good Stuff
Now, before you start channeling your inner chef, you must gather your ingredients. Here’s what you need to whip up this delightful cake:
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar (or sweeten to your heart’s content!)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped nuts (if you’re feeling nutty!)
- Optional: a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a fancy finish!
Get Cooking – Easy Peasy Instructions
Now that we have all our ingredients sorted, let’s get this cake party started!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (that’s about 175°C for our metric friends). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan because we don’t want the cake playing hide and seek with us!
- In a bowl, blend the softened butter and sugar until you feel like a pro. Add in the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until it’s all smooth and creamy.
- Next, crack those eggs in like you’re in a cooking competition! Add the vanilla extract and milk, and mix until it looks all fancy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Don’t worry about making a mess—we’ll clean it up later!
- Now, gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture. Mix it all together until just combined—over-mixing is for people who don’t want a light and fluffy cake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle some chopped nuts on top if you’re feeling extra.
- Bake for around 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. This is the hardest part—waiting!
- Let it cool a bit, then sprinkle with powdered sugar if you must. Slice, serve, and get ready for the flavor adventure of your life!
There you have it! A delightful Sweet Potato Coffee Cake that’s guaranteed to steal the show, or at the very least—your dessert plate! Enjoy every delicious moment!
