Best 2 Sweet Potato Dump Cake Recipes

Sweet potato dump cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. This Southern comfort food is made with simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand, such as sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, spices, and a boxed cake mix. The result is a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a weeknight dessert or a special treat for a holiday gathering, sweet potato dump cake is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-SWEET POTATO PECAN DUMP CAKE

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This quick cake has lots of delicious apples, sweet potatoes, spices, pecans and caramel. My surprise of white cheddar cheese enhances the wonderful filling. -Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
1 can (16 ounces) cut sweet potatoes in syrup, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 cup chopped pecans
Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine pie filling, sweet potatoes, cinnamon and pie spice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cake mix and cheese; dot with butter. Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with pecans. Bake until golden brown, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve warm, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET POTATO DUMP-CAKE

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My cousin Zettie, sent this to me years ago. I love it. I don't make it to often, I really would be the size of a house, Haha!

Provided by Karen Blackmon

Categories Cakes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 to 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly
3/4 c sugar
2 c water
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 stick margarine, melted
1 box cake mix, yellow

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Place potatoes in a 9x13" dish. Mix the sugar, water, vanilla and 1/2 stick margarine, in a measuring cup. Then pour over the sweet potatoes in baking dish.
3. Sprinkle with 1 box dry cake mix, yellow or white. Then drizzle the other stick of margarine over the dry mix and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, until golden brown.
4. Serve with ice cream.

Tips:

Use a good quality sweet potato. A sweet potato that is ripe and has a deep orange color will have the best flavor.
Do not peel the sweet potatoes. The skin of the sweet potatoes is packed with nutrients and it helps to keep the potatoes moist during baking.
Use a sharp knife to slice the sweet potatoes. This will help to prevent the potatoes from breaking apart.
Spread the sweet potatoes evenly in the baking dish. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
Do not overmix the cake batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take about 45 minutes.
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. The cake can be served with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato dump cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it is also a healthier alternative to traditional cakes. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.