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Moist Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake

Moist Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake: Your New Fall Favorite

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This Moist Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake is a delightful dessert that celebrates fall flavors with simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 2 cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes Canned sweet potato or pumpkin can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar works.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter or coconut oil.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan version.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Milk and vinegar combo can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Omitting is fine for different flavors.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Cake flour can yield a lighter texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adds complexity.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Adds warmth.
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the swirl layer.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Intensifies flavor profile.
Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Any milk type works.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds extra flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing it with oil or butter and dusting it with flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a separate bowl, then stir to combine.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl, then set aside.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, add remaining batter, and swirl gently.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The top should be golden-brown.
  8. Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze until smooth.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle the glaze generously over the cake and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are smoothly mashed for better texture. Keep an eye on the baking to prevent overcooking.

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