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Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake

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A delicious sweet potato cake with a honey glaze and cinnamon swirl, combining the warmth of sweet potatoes with the sweetness of honey for a memorable dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups sweet potato puree
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until combined, then beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in sweet potato puree and honey until well combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then drizzle over the batter in the pan.
  8. Pour the remaining batter over the filling.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.

Notes

For best results, use homemade sweet potato puree or canned pure pumpkin puree as a substitute. The honey glaze can be drizzled over the cooled cake for extra sweetness. This cake stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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