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Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake: A Cozy Fall Treat


  • Author: Ellie
  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake is a warm, comforting dessert with a rich flavor twist from the sweet potatoes and honey. Topped with crunchy pecans, cinnamon, and a golden honey drizzle, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion. This cake is moist, flavorful, and sure to become a family favorite!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the sweet potato mixture, mixing well until combined.
  4. Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the batter with chopped pecans and drizzle with honey.
  6. Cover with the remaining half of the batter, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you prefer a more intense honey flavor, drizzle extra honey on top after baking.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the cake before serving.
  • You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
  • To make this cake even more decadent, serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes