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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- 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.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the batter with chopped pecans and drizzle with honey.
- Cover with the remaining half of the batter, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 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