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Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake With Caramelized Pecan Swirl 1767795432.707927

sweet potato honeybun cake with pecans easy delicious recipe

  • Author: Nicole Martinez
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake with Caramelized Pecan Swirl is a moist and tender cake infused with warm spices, complemented by a rich pecan swirl and buttercream. It’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (500g) cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup (200g) honey
  • 1 cup (250g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (120g) melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp (8g) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5g) ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp (2.5g) ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp (1.25g) ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp (2.5g) salt
  • 1 cup (150g) coarsely chopped pecans, reserve 2 tbsp for garnish
  • ½ cup (115g) softened unsalted butter
  • 1 ⅔ cups (200g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) caramel sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk
  • ½ cup (50g) finely ground toasted pecans
  • ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • Pinch sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), grease & line a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk sweet potatoes, honey, & sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
  3. Incorporate Butter & Milk: Stir in melted butter & milk until combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, & salt.
  5. Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually fold dry into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Add Pecans: Fold in ¾ cup chopped pecans.
  7. Bake: Pour into pan & bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Beat Buttercream: Beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  10. Incorporate Caramel & Milk: Add caramel sauce, milk, & salt; beat until spreadable.
  11. Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in ground toasted pecans.
  12. Make Glaze: Whisk maple syrup, lemon juice, & salt.

Notes

For a beautiful swirl, drizzle glaze over buttercream and drag a skewer through it. Ensure sweet potato puree is 100% puree, not pie filling.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: sweet potato,honeybun cake,pecan,caramel,fall baking,dessert,cake,spice cake

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