Indulge your taste buds in a symphony of autumnal flavors with our enticing creation, the “Sweet Potato Cake with Maple Pecan Glaze.” This dessert is a celebration of the fall harvest, blending the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the richness of a velvety cake and the nutty warmth of a maple pecan glaze. As the leaves turn vibrant hues and the air becomes crisp, this decadent treat emerges as the perfect ode to the cozy comforts of the season.
At the heart of this dessert lies the humble yet versatile sweet potato, adding a moist and delectable texture to the cake. The amalgamation of warm spices, reminiscent of fall festivities, infuses the cake with a comforting aroma that invites you to savor the essence of autumn with every bite. The Sweet Potato Cake stands as a testament to the artistry of seasonal baking, where simple ingredients transform into a masterpiece that captivates the senses.
The crowning glory of this confection is undoubtedly the Maple Pecan Glaze. Rich, buttery pecans dance in a velvety sea of maple goodness, creating a symphony of flavors that elevates the cake to new heights. The glaze, with its distinctive blend of sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans, is a decadent finish that perfectly complements the subtle sweetness of the sweet potato-infused cake.
So, as autumn unfolds its magic, bring the spirit of the season into your kitchen with the Sweet Potato Cake with Maple Pecan Glaze. Let the fragrant spices and delightful textures transport you to a cozy haven of fall delights, where each forkful is a journey into the heart of autumn’s culinary pleasures.
Ingredients:
*Cake:*
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup sugar
– 4 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled, and mashed
– 1 1/2 cups milk
– 2 eggs, beaten
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
*Crumble Topping:*
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 cup butter, softened
*Glaze:*
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 3 tablespoons milk
– 3 tablespoons maple syrup
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and milk, then mix in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in the melted butter until fully incorporated.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
6. For the crumble topping, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the topping over the cake batter and swirl it into the cake with a butter knife.
7. Bake the cake at 350F for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. For the glaze, combine the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the glaze over the warm cake.
9. Slice and serve the cake warm or at room temperature, savoring the delightful blend of sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and maple pecan goodness.