Description
If you’re craving something cozy, spiced, and sweet, this Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake is your dream dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk for tang)
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish or spray with nonstick baking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, melted butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon swirl ingredients. Drizzle the swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl it through the batter.
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 15–20 minutes.
Whisk the glaze ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle generously over the slightly cooled cake. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Don’t use cold ingredients—they won’t mix properly.
- Don’t skimp on the swirl—it’s where the flavor lives.
- Check for doneness—use a toothpick to avoid raw centers.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake