Citrus-Kissed Sweet Potato Cake Recipe

Name: Citrus-Kissed Sweet Potato Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 cups canola oil; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 9 ounces); 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange or lemon zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon orange or lemon extract; Orange peel strips

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 9 ounces)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange or lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon orange or lemon extract
Orange peel strips

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Line bottoms of two greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper.
2
In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and orange zest until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, pie spice and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in sweet potatoes.
3
Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, orange zest, lemon juice and extract until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Decorate with orange peel. Refrigerate leftovers.

1773

kcal

Calories

Fat

258

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1-1/2 cups canola oil, 4 large eggs, 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Kissed Sweet Potato Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Citrus-Kissed Sweet Potato Cake

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