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Potato Honey Bun Cake

Potato Honey Bun Cake

Potato Honey Bun Cake is an indulgent dessert that's perfect for any table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 wedges
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • spoon

Ingredients
  

For the sweet potato cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix we use Duncan Hines
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sweet potato puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt

For the icing

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted if lumpy
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray and then line it with parchment paper for good measure and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the boxed cake mix, milk, sweet potato puree, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk the cake mixture until well combined and smooth. Then set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use your hand to stir the mixture until well combined.
  • Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the batter to the edges as much as you can. Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar filling on top of the cake batter. Then evenly pour the remaining cake batter over the brown sugar.
  • Bake the cake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Meanwhile, prepare the icing.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk the icing until silky smooth and well combined.
  • After baking, let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then carefully transfer the cake to a cooling rack to continue cooling and pour the icing over the cake. Smooth the icing over the cake evenly.
  • Let the cake sit for 10-15 minutes for the icing to set. Slice the cake into 12 wedges and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1wedgeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, dessert, Indulgent Treat, Potato Honey Bun Cake, sweet potato
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