Sweet Potato Cake with Pecan Streusel

Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also naturally sweet and add a unique flavor to baked goods.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Sweet Potato Cake with Pecan Streusel

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Sweet potatoes
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the sweet potato mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. In a small bowl, combine the pecans, flour, brown sugar, and butter. Mix until crumbly.
7. Sprinkle the pecan streusel over the cake batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve the sweet potato cake with pecan streusel at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.