Sweet Potato Cake With Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Cake With Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box white cake mix; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (may be fresh or canned..if fresh needs to be cooked soft); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans..optional..or maybe reduced to 1/2 cup); 1 cup shredded coconut; Easy cream cheese icing; 1 can ready to spread vanilla frosting; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

1 box white cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (may be fresh or canned..if fresh needs to be cooked soft)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans..optional..or maybe reduced to 1/2 cup)
1 cup shredded coconut
Easy cream cheese icing
1 can ready to spread vanilla frosting
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Prepare 13x9 pan (I use pan spray).
2
In a large mixing bowl, mix all cake ingredients except nuts and coconut.
3
Mix at low speed until moistened, then beat 3 minutes at high speed.
4
Fold in the nuts and coconut.
5
Pour into pan and bake about 40 to 50 minutes or until cake test done.
6
Let cake cool.
7
To make frosting:
8
mix all ingredients well with electric mixer until the frosting is smooth.
9
Frost cake.
10
Sprinkle a bit of coconut or nuts on the frosting for garnish.
11
This can be made a day ahead and kept tightly covered in refrigerator.

705

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1 box white cake mix, 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (may be fresh or canned..if fresh needs to be cooked soft), and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Cake With Cream Cheese Icing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Potato Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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