Description
This Sweet Potato Caramel Poke Cake is a cozy, indulgent dessert bursting with warm spices, earthy sweet potatoes, and luscious caramel. Moist and flavorful, it’s perfect for gatherings, holidays, or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon: 1½ teaspoons
- Ground Nutmeg: ½ teaspoon
- Ground Ginger: ¼ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes: 1½ cups
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup
- Granulated Sugar: ½ cup
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (melted)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1½ teaspoons
- Whole Milk: ½ cup
- Caramel Sauce: ¾ cup
- Whipped Cream (optional): for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl and mix sweet potatoes, sugars, butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk in another. Combine both mixtures until just blended.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface.
- Assemble the Dish: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes throughout the cake.
- Cook to Perfection: While warm, pour caramel sauce over the cake allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool completely. Top with whipped cream if desired and refrigerate before slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and enjoy chilled or warm, optionally with extra caramel drizzle.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes for deeper flavor instead of boiling.
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Don’t skip poking holes—it’s key for caramel absorption.
- Chill before serving for neater slices and enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet potato cake, caramel poke cake, autumn dessert, Thanksgiving cake, cozy desserts