Spiced Sweet Potato Pound Cake with Pecan Glaze
A moist and flavorful sweet potato pound cake, perfect for fall gatherings. A delicious pecan glaze adds a touch of warmth and sweetness.
Equipment Needed
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing Bowls
- Saucepan
- Stand mixer
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 256.00 gramsAll-purpose flour(Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option)
- 112.00 gramsUnsalted butter(Room temperature)
- 300.00 gramsGranulated sugar
- 3.00 Eggs(Room temperature)
- 227.00 gramsFull-fat sour cream(Room temperature)
- 128.00 gramsMashed sweet potato(Can use leftover candied yams)
- 1.00 teaspoonBaking soda
- 0.50 teaspoonKosher salt
- 20.00 gramsUnsalted butter
- 110.00 gramsLight brown sugar
- 20.00 gramsMaple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoonVanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoonGround cinnamon
- 60.00 millilitersHeavy cream
- 60.00 gramsChopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add sour cream and mashed sweet potato.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Estimated time: 75 minutes
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
While the cake cools, make the pecan glaze. In a small saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup over medium heat.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Stir in chopped pecans and cook for another 5 minutes, or until pecans are toasted and coated.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Pour the warm pecan glaze over the cooled cake.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Serve and enjoy!
Estimated time: 5 minutes