Description
Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake with Pecans is a delectable dessert that brings together the comforting flavors of sweet potatoes and crunchy pecans, all swirled with a hint of honey. This moist, soft cake is not only visually stunning but also delivers an irresistible aroma that will draw everyone into the kitchen. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, each slice offers a delightful taste of comfort food bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Peel, chop, and boil sweet potatoes until tender; then mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, cinnamon, and baking powder until well combined.
- Gradually add flour while stirring until the batter is smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with half of the pecans. Add the remaining batter and top with extra pecans.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg