Sweet Potato & Cranberry Layer Cake with Orange Cre

Name: Sweet Potato & Cranberry Layer Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs tan skinned sweet potatoes; 2 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 4 large eggs; ⅔ cup chopped walnuts; ⅔ cup dried cranberries; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; ½ cup unsalted butter; 3 ¼ cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup dried cranberries; ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

2 lbs tan skinned sweet potatoes
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
⅔ cup chopped walnuts
⅔ cup dried cranberries
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup unsalted butter
3 ¼ cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Prick potatoes and roast until soft, about 1 hour.
3
Let cool, and then peel and mash.
4
Measure 2 cups mashed potatoes and reduce oven to 350.
5
Butter and flour 2 9 inch cake pans.
6
Line bottom with parchment.
7
Sift flour and next 6 ingredients together in a bowl.
8
In large bowl whisk together oil and sugars til smooth.
9
Whisk in one egg at a time, then add potatoes.
10
Whisk in flour in 3 additions.
11
Stir in cranberries and walnuts.
12
Divide cake mixture into the 2 pans and bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
13
Cool completely on wire racks.
14
For the Frosting: Use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese and butter til fluffy.
15
Add powdered sugar, then orange juice and vanilla.
16
Place one cake on platter flat side up and frost top.
17
Place next layer on top, with its flat side down.
18
Frost entire cake and use extra walnuts and cranberries to garnish as a ring around the top of the cake.
19
Chill at least 2 hours to set the cake.

2346

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

303

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: 2 lbs tan skinned sweet potatoes, 2 cups cake flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato & Cranberry Layer 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.

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Sweet Potato & Cranberry Layer Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

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