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Sweet Potato Cake With Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes

For the Frosting:

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions

For the Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla.
  • Stir the mashed sweet potatoes into the egg mixture.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting:

  • In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Add the orange zest, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar, and beat until creamy.
  • Stir in the orange juice until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Each serving of this Sweet Potato Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting contains approximately 485 calories, 20 grams of fat, 68 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein.

The cake is a great source of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. The cream cheese frosting adds a rich and creamy flavor, as well as an additional source of protein.

This cake can be enjoyed as a dessert or a snack. It is perfect for a special occasion or as an everyday treat. The orange and sweet potato flavors blend together perfectly and the cream cheese frosting adds the perfect finishing touch.

This Sweet Potato Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Enjoy!


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