If you’re looking for a dessert that combines comfort and sweetness in every bite, this sweet potato sheet cake is just the ticket. Easy to make and impossibly delicious, it features the warm flavors of sweet potatoes that create a moist and tender cake. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
This recipe is a delightful twist on traditional cake, making use of sweet potatoes to add a natural sweetness and a hint of earthiness. When you take a bite, you’ll be greeted by a tender crumb and the creamy tang of the frosting that balances the sweetness beautifully.
Whether you’re serving this at a family gathering or enjoying it by yourself, this sweet potato sheet cake is sure to impress. It’s not just dessert; it’s a celebration of flavor and texture that everyone will love.
Sweet Potato Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This sweet potato sheet cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with pureed sweet potatoes, warm spices, and topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. The cake is rich yet light, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a sheet cake pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sweet potato mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared sheet cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Cut into squares and serve.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 12 squares
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
