Sweet Potato Cake With Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Sweet Potato Cake With Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup crushed pineapple; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes; 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting; 1 navel orange, cut into quarters; 1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 6 cups powdered sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup crushed pineapple
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting
1 navel orange, cut into quarters
1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Grease 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening; line pans with wax paper, and grease paper.
3
Dust with flour and shake out excess.
4
Drain and press pineapple between paper towels to remove excess moisture; set pineapple aside.
5
Beat butter and sugars at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until yellow disappears.
6
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
7
Beat at low speed until blended after each addition, stopping to scrape bowl as needed.
8
Stir in reserved pineapple, sweet potatoes, and next 3 ingredients until blended.
9
Pour batter into prepared pans.
10
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
11
Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely (about 1 hour).
12
Make frosting-.
13
Peel orange sections, removing any bitter white pith.
14
Process cream cheese and butter in a food processor just until smooth.
15
Add 3 orange sections; process 20 seconds or until mixture is smooth (reserve remaining orange section for another use).
16
Transfer cream cheese mixture to a mixing bowl; gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended; stir in vanilla.
17
Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake; garnish with candied pecans and orange zest, if desired.

3064

kcal

Calories

162

Fat

391

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Cake With Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting 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!