This Sweet Potato Cake with Maple Pecan Glaze is a delicious, fall-inspired dessert that combines the rich, earthy flavor of sweet potatoes with a sweet and crunchy crumble topping, all topped off with a silky maple glaze. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy dessert to enjoy at home, here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked sweet potatoes, peeled and mashed
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Directions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with the milk, then add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Add the melted butter and fold it in until fully incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
3️⃣ Make the Crumble Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter. Use a butter knife to gently swirl some of the topping into the cake so it settles both on top and slightly within the cake.
4️⃣ Bake the Cake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5️⃣ Make the Glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
6️⃣ Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and pour the glaze over the warm cake. Optionally, sprinkle chopped pecans on top for extra crunch and flavor.
7️⃣ Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly or serve it warm. Enjoy this sweet, spiced dessert!
🍽️ Enjoy:
This Sweet Potato Cake with Maple Pecan Glaze is perfect for fall celebrations, Thanksgiving, or any time you want a comforting, flavorful dessert. The rich, spiced cake paired with the maple glaze and crunchy pecans makes for an unforgettable treat!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: Estimated calorie count may vary depending on ingredients and serving sizes
This cake is a delicious way to enjoy the sweet flavors of fall in every bite!
PrintThis Sweet Potato Cake with Maple Pecan Glaze is a delicious, fall-inspired dessert that combines the rich, earthy flavor of sweet potatoes with a sweet and crunchy crumble topping, all topped off with a silky maple glaze. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy dessert to enjoy at home, here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked sweet potatoes, peeled and mashed
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with the milk, then add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Add the melted butter and fold it in until fully incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
3️⃣ Make the Crumble Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter. Use a butter knife to gently swirl some of the topping into the cake so it settles both on top and slightly within the cake.
4️⃣ Bake the Cake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5️⃣ Make the Glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
6️⃣ Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and pour the glaze over the warm cake. Optionally, sprinkle chopped pecans on top for extra crunch and flavor.
7️⃣ Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly or serve it warm. Enjoy this sweet, spiced dessert!
Notes
🍽️ Enjoy:
This Sweet Potato Cake with Maple Pecan Glaze is perfect for fall celebrations, Thanksgiving, or any time you want a comforting, flavorful dessert. The rich, spiced cake paired with the maple glaze and crunchy pecans makes for an unforgettable treat!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: Estimated calorie count may vary depending on ingredients and serving sizes
This cake is a delicious way to enjoy the sweet flavors of fall in every bite!