Description
Christmas Sweet Potato Coffee Cake is a delightful holiday treat that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with cozy spices. This moist, flavorful cake is perfect for festive gatherings, offering an inviting aroma and delicious taste in every slice. Whether served for breakfast or dessert, it’s sure to become a family favorite, spreading holiday cheer all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Boil or steam sweet potatoes until tender, then mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in melted butter, vanilla, and mashed sweet potatoes until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg