Best 10 Sweet Potato And Cranberry Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable journey of creating a sweet potato and cranberry cake, a delightful treat that harmonizes the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tartness of cranberries, all wrapped in moist and tender cake. This culinary odyssey will unveil a treasure trove of recipes, each promising a unique symphony of flavors and textures. From classic cakes adorned with delicate sugar glaze to decadent creations topped with swirls of cream cheese frosting, the options are endless. Whether you're a seasoned baker or embarking on a new culinary adventure, let this article guide you through the process of selecting the perfect recipe, ensuring a sweet potato and cranberry cake that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO-CRANBERRY CAKE



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Chocolate and sweet potato batters are swirled together to make this moist, tender spice cake from Patricia Polley of Columbus, Ohio. Wrap and store the cooled cake overnight for easier slicing. (It's a great alternative to coffee cake for brunches.)

Provided by Midwest Living

Categories     Food

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups cooked, mashed plain sweet potatoes*
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts and/or pecans, toasted
¾ cup chopped fresh cranberries
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
Powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a very large mixing bowl, beat sweet potatoes and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined. Beat in sugar. Add flour mixture, beating until combined. Fold in walnuts and cranberries.
  • Transfer one-third (about 2-1/2 cups) of the batter to a large bowl; stir in melted chocolate. Spoon half of the remaining plain batter into the prepared tube pan. Spoon chocolate batter over batter in pan. Spoon remaining plain batter over chocolate batter. Gently draw a table knife or thin metal spatula through the batters to marble them slightly.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 55 to 65 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes; invert cake onto a wire rack. Cool completely.
  • If you like, sift powdered sugar over cake just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 29 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 456 mg, Sugar 25 g

SWEET POTATO CRANBERRY CAKE



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This convenient recipe uses items you have in your pantry, like sweet potatoes, cranberries, coconut and chocolate chips. Everyone will enjoy this delicious dessert! -Amie Valpone, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sweet potatoes, buttermilk, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and chili powder. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with cranberries, coconut and chocolate chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO SPICE CAKE



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There is more to sweet potatoes than toasted marshmallows! This cake has amazing flavor and options are endless to change up the recipe. For frosting, use your favorite, such as cream cheese, butter cream, or maple cream.

Provided by Pamela J Hagen-French

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
½ cup molasses
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
1 ½ cups sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a separate large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat one egg at a time into the butter mixture; add molasses and vanilla extract with last egg. Add sweet potatoes, cranberries, and walnuts; mix until batter is thoroughly combined. Gradually beat flour mixture into batter until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into prepared baking pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 467.1 mg, Sugar 36.4 g

SWEET POTATO CRANBERRY BAKE



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My father's mother made this every year for our Thanksgiving dinner. It is not Thanksgiving to me without this dish. I do not like the tartness of most cranberry dishes, and sweet potatoes can be bland by themselves. This dish combines both to make a great all-in-one dish. When I take this dish to another person's home, I bake the first time and add the yams, cover, and then wait to heat until I am at their house.

Provided by Erika Glasco

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package whole cranberries
1 small unpeeled orange, sliced
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
½ cup pecan pieces
¼ cup orange juice
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground mace
1 (40 ounce) can cut yams, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine cranberries, orange slices, sugar, pecans, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mace in a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cranberries soften, about 30 minutes. Stir yams into cranberry mixture and continue baking until heated through, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 25.4 mg, Sugar 38.3 g

SWEET POTATO AND CRANBERRY BAKE



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Instead of serving sweet potatoes alone at Christmas, I like to pair them with cranberries. Each bite offers a delicious contrast of sweet and tart flavors. -Linda Boot, Fort St. John, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
2 large onions, peeled and halved
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups halved fresh or frozen cranberries
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon each salt, ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes and onions on a baking sheet; brush onions with oil. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 50-60 minutes or just until tender. When cool enough to handle, peel and cube potatoes and dice onions; place in a large bowl., Combine the remaining ingredients; mix well. Gently stir into potato mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATO-CRANBERRY CAKE



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This cake makes a great morning coffee cake. If serving it in the morning, make it the day before. Wrap and store the cooled cake overnight for easier slicing. If serving straight away, allow 15 minutes cooling time. Note: Use canned potatoes for an easy prep or for 2 cups mashed, plain sweet potatoes, peel 1 pound sweet potatoes. Cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces. Cook potato pieces, covered, in enough boiling water to cover for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain well. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

Provided by GoldsmithLissa

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 1/2 cups cooking oil
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts, and toasted or pecans, toasted
3/4 cup chopped cranberries
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan; set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a very large bowl beat sweet potatoes and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined. Beat in sugar. Add flour mixture, beating until combined. Fold in walnuts and cranberries.
  • Transfer 1/3 (about 2-1/2 cups) of the batter to a large bowl; stir in melted chocolate. Spoon half of the remaining plain batter into the prepared tube pan. Spoon chocolate batter atop batter in pan. Spoon remaining plain batter atop chocolate batter. Using a thin metal spatula, swirl batter slightly to create a marbled appearance.
  • Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 55 to 65 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes; invert cake onto a wire rack. Cool completely.
  • If desired, sprinkle top of cake with powdered sugar just before serving. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7384.9, Fat 487.6, SaturatedFat 93.5, Cholesterol 846, Sodium 7644.5, Carbohydrate 717.9, Fiber 56.4, Sugar 321.9, Protein 101.7

LAYERED SWEET POTATO AND CRANBERRY CASSEROLE



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I tried this casserole for Thanksgiving and was very pleased with it. It is lighter than the traditional sweet potato casserole and fresher tasting, too. It is an easy casserole to put together but it does take a bit of time to layer the sweet potato slices. However, it is worth it because the end result is very attractive. Usually I follow a recipe exactly the first time I am making it. But in this case, I have to admit to increasing the amounts of brown sugar and cranberries used in the layering. I upped the brown sugar to about 2/3 cup and the cranberries to 1-1/2 cups easily -- maybe a little more. Didn't hurt the casserole a bit! The time for baking or boiling the potatoes is not figured into the timing because it can be done a day or two ahead of time.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large sweet potatoes (about 3-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (I used more)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Bake the potatoes in a 350 degree F. oven for about an hour or until tender. I actually baked 5 potatoes and found I needed the extra one for the casserole. You may also boil the potatoes, but I find baking them gives a sweeter taste; also, they peel easier. Drain potatoes if they were boiled. In either case let the potatoes cool enough to handle and peel the potatoes. You can do this step a day or two ahead of time. Place potatoes in a covered container and refrigerate.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the potatoes in 1/4-inch slices. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and layer the slices in the dish, overlapping them slightly. You'll have 3 or 4 vertical rows depending on how "fat" your potatoes are.
  • Sprinkle the potatoes with half the brown sugar; dot with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Top with 1/2 of the cranberries. Repeat layers, using remaining brown sugar and cranberries. Pour orange juice over the top of the casserole.
  • Cover casserole and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Combine the walnuts, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cinnamon; stir well. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the casserole and return to the oven. Bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 73, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 19.6, Protein 2.3

SWEET POTATO CRANBERRY KNOTS



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Great breakfast idea! Bake this delicious yeast bread using Gold Medal® Better for Bread™ and sweet potatoes into rolls.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ bread flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 package quick active dry yeast
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup lukewarm water (95°)
3/4 cup mashed drained sweet potatoes packed in syrup (from 23-ounce can)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Mix 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, salt, cinnamon and yeast in large bowl. Add 1/4 cup butter and the water. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Add sweet potatoes. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in cranberries and enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to make dough easy to handle.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes or until smooth and springy. Place dough in large bowl greased with shortening, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover and let rise in warm place 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)
  • Heat oven to 375°. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 8-inch rope; tie into knot. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Brush knots with melted butter. Cover and let rise in warm place about 40 minutes or until double. Bake 14 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 roll, Sodium 270 mg

CRANBERRY-SWEET POTATO BREAD



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Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups mashed cooked dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 lb)*
4 eggs
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans or 1 (9x5-inch) loaf pan. In large bowl, mix sugar, water, oil, vanilla, sweet potatoes and eggs until well blended.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, baking powder and nutmeg. Add to sweet potato mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir ¡n cranberries and pecans. Divide batter evenly between 8-inch pans or spoon into 9-inch pan.
  • Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pans on cooling rack.
  • Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans and place top side up on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET POTATOES WITH CRANBERRY CHUTNEY



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This is an easy and surprisingly delicious way to get a dramatic-looking sweet-potato dish on the table with little fuss. The heat of the jalapeños in the chutney, mixed with aromatic vegetables and the sweetness of the dried fruit, gives the cranberries depth. A dollop of sour cream goes on the halved sweet potato, followed by a generous spoonful of chutney. Make the chutney up to two weeks ahead and keep it in the refrigerator. It also freezes well. Assembly on Thanksgiving is an easy last-minute task.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     dinner, lunch, vegetables, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 pound butter
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup black currants
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 cups fresh cranberries
1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
6 sweet potatoes
6 teaspoons canola or olive oil
6 teaspoons sea salt
6 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Slowly melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add red onion and red and green peppers. Sauté for 1 minute. Add vinegar, brown sugar, currants, raisins and cranberries. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add jalapeño, allspice and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 10 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. (Use 1 large sweet potato to serve 2 as a side dish, or 1 smaller sweet potato per person.) Wash and dry each sweet potato, then rub with 1 teaspoon of canola oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon each of sea salt and cracked pepper.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until soft in the center. While sweet potato is hot, cut in half and top with 1 tablespoon fresh sour cream and 1 tablespoon chutney. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 579, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 815 milligrams, Sugar 60 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh sweet potatoes and cranberries.
  • Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Roasting the sweet potatoes intensifies their flavor and creates a slightly caramelized texture.
  • Use a Food Processor or Blender: To make the cake batter smooth and creamy, use a food processor or blender to puree the roasted sweet potatoes.
  • Add Spices: Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger complement the sweet potatoes and cranberries perfectly. Be generous with the spices for a flavorful cake.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake Properly: Bake the cake in a preheated oven at the specified temperature. Use a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake to check for doneness. It should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or serving. This will help it hold its shape and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This Sweet Potato and Cranberry Cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful presentation. With its combination of sweet potatoes, cranberries, and warm spices, this cake is sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's bake!

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