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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake is a decadent, moist dessert that combines the rich flavors of sweet potato with the cinnamon-sugar swirls of a classic cinnamon roll. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, this cake is perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special treat. If you love the cozy flavors of fall or cinnamon rolls but want a twist, this cake will quickly become a favorite!
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Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato about 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • For the Glaze
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Sweet Potato
  • Bake or microwave a sweet potato until soft. Mash it until smooth, then let it cool to room temperature.
  • Make the Cake Batter
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Add the Cinnamon Swirl
  • In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter and use a knife to swirl it throughout the cake.
  • Bake the Cake
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool slightly before glazing.
  • Make the Glaze
  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
  • Glaze the Cake
  • Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the warm cake. Use an offset spatula to spread it evenly if desired.
  • Serve
  • Slice and serve warm or at room temperature