Description
This Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake is rich, moist, and packed with cozy fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Mashed sweet potatoes give it a naturally sweet flavor, while buttermilk and brown sugar bring tenderness and depth. It’s the perfect dessert for holidays, Sunday dinners, or whenever you need a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
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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 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
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Preheat Oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
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Blend Together – Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
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Pour & Bake – Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool & Serve – Let the cake cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
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For an extra glaze, drizzle with a powdered sugar icing while warm.
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Use canned or freshly baked sweet potatoes—just ensure they’re fully mashed.
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Spice it up with a pinch of cloves for added warmth.
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Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake, sweet potato dessert, southern sweet potato cake, easy holiday cake, fall baking recipe