Holiday Sweet Potato Cake

Health score
2%
Holiday Sweet Potato Cake
130 min.
12
487kcal

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Get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of the Holiday Sweet Potato Cake, a perfect addition to your festive gatherings! This moist and flavorful cake combines the natural sweetness of fresh sweet potatoes with the tangy brightness of crushed pineapple and the chewy texture of dried cranberries. Each bite is a celebration of seasonal ingredients that will leave your guests asking for seconds.

Not only is this cake a feast for the taste buds, but it also boasts a beautiful presentation, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for your holiday table. The rich cream cheese frosting adds a luscious finish, perfectly complementing the warm spices of cinnamon and the earthy sweetness of the sweet potatoes. Whether served as a side dish, a starter, or a sweet snack, this cake is versatile enough to fit any occasion.

With a preparation time of just over two hours, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser while enjoying the process of baking. The aroma of the cake baking in the oven will fill your kitchen with warmth and cheer, setting the perfect mood for your holiday celebrations. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a memorable dessert that will surely become a cherished tradition in your home!

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • cups sweet potatoes and into shredded peeled (1 large)
  • 0.8 cup vegetable oil 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • ounces pineapple rings crushed undrained canned
  • 0.8 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms and sides of 2 round pans, 9x1 1/2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour.
  2. In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  3. Add sweet potato, oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the eggs and pineapple with juice. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries.
  4. Pour into pans.
  5. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  6. In medium bowl, beat all Cream Cheese Frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fill layers and frost side and top of cake.
  7. Garnish edge with additional dried cranberries if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories487kcal
Protein4.24%
Fat33.13%
Carbs62.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.26
Glycemic Load
25.71
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
10.199999829997%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.19mg
Quercetin
0.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.12kcal
24.36%
Fat:18.26g
28.1%
Saturated Fat:6.2g
38.77%
Carbohydrates:77.7g
25.9%
Net Carbohydrates:75.69g
27.52%
Sugar:55.99g
62.21%
Cholesterol:60.01mg
20%
Sodium:450.06mg
19.57%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:5.25g
10.51%
Vitamin A:3806.52IU
76.13%
Selenium:12.61µg
18.01%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.06%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.6%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.49%
Folate:48.49µg
12.12%
Phosphorus:86.53mg
8.65%
Iron:1.48mg
8.24%
Fiber:2.01g
8.03%
Vitamin B3:1.48mg
7.41%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.89%
Vitamin K:6.69µg
6.37%
Calcium:63.53mg
6.35%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.7%
Copper:0.1mg
5.23%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.16%
Potassium:171.34mg
4.9%
Magnesium:16.89mg
4.22%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.24%
Vitamin C:2.35mg
2.85%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.48%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%