Sweet Potato Cake, Honeybun Cake, Cinnamon Swirl Cake (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato).
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar.
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1/2 cup vegetable oil.
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2 large eggs.
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1 cup buttermilk.
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2 tsp vanilla extract.
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 tbsp baking powder.
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1/2 tsp baking soda.
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1/2 tsp salt.
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1 tsp ground cinnamon.
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1/2 tsp ground nutmeg.
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1/2 tsp ground ginger.
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1/2 cup granulated sugar for cinnamon swirl.
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon for cinnamon swirl.
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1 cup powdered sugar for glaze.
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2 tbsp milk for glaze.
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract for glaze.
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing and flouring.
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In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
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Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
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In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon swirl.
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Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over it.
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Add the remaining batter and gently swirl with a knife, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture on top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes:
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This cake combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with a delightful cinnamon swirl, creating a moist and flavorful dessert.
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The glaze adds a sweet finishing touch to the already delicious cake.