Best 6 Sweet Potato Mini Cakes Recipes

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Sweet potato mini cakes are a delectable treat that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the richness of cake. These bite-sized cakes are not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrients. Whether you're looking for a unique dessert, a healthy snack, or a fun baking project, sweet potato mini cakes are sure to satisfy your cravings. With their soft and fluffy texture, a hint of sweetness, and colorful appearance, these mini cakes are perfect for any occasion, be it a birthday party, baby shower, or a simple get-together with friends and family. Let's dive into the world of sweet potato mini cakes and explore the best recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO MINI CAKES



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Whenever I make these cute desserts, I think of my grandmother. She always used extra sweet potatoes from her garden in pies, breads and cakes and added black walnuts from her trees for good measure. -Joyce Larson, New Market, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 servings (1 dozen mini cakes).

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4 large eggs
1-1/4 cups canola oil
3 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1-1/2 cups ground walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the eggs, oil, potatoes and extract; beat until combined. Stir in the pineapple, raisins and walnuts. , Fill 12 greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the sugars and extracts until smooth. Frost sides of cakes; roll in walnuts. Place cakes upside down and frost tops with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 30g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET POTATO-MARSHMALLOW MINI CUPCAKES



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Sweet potato casserole is a holiday side dish that transforms easily into dessert. These adorable cupcakes have the punch of familiar spices (including a little cayenne) and a topping of toasted marshmallows a perfect stand-in for frosting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield about 36 mini cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces)
Cooking spray
18 marshmallows
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make the sweet potato puree: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roast the sweet potatoes until very tender, about 1 hour. Let cool, peel, then puree in a food processor until smooth. Set aside 1 cup of the puree for the cupcakes and reserve the remaining puree for another use.
  • Make the cupcakes: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line mini muffin tins with paper liners, and coat the liners and the top of the tin with cooking spray. Halve each marshmallow on the diagonal with kitchen shears; set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cayenne together in a large bowl. Beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in another large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and creamy. Add the 1 cup of reserved sweet potato puree, and beat until incorporated (it's OK if the batter curdles). Beat the eggs in 1 at a time. Beat in the vanilla. Adjust the mixer speed to medium-low, and beat in the flour mixture in 3 additions, scraping down the side of the bowl as needed, until just incorporated.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cups of the prepared muffin tins. Bake until the tops spring back when pressed, 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the tins halfway through. Let the muffins cool in the tins for a few minutes, then transfer them to a rack. While the cupcakes are still warm, top each with a marshmallow half, cut-side down. Let the cupcakes cool completely. (They can be cooked and cooled a day ahead and stored at room temperature in an airtight container.)
  • Preheat the broiler. Transfer half the cupcakes to an unlined baking sheet, and broil, rotating the sheet as needed, until the marshmallows are toasted and golden. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes. This can be done up to 2 hours before serving.

MINI SWEET POTATO PIES



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Coconut milk gives the spiced sweet potato filling in these small pies a delicate custard texture, and coconut flakes on top deliver a toasted nuttiness. This recipe calls for pressing two dozen tiny crusts into a mini-muffin tin, which may seem tedious, but is easy with the help of a wine or champagne cork, which is the ideal size for tamping down the graham cracker crumbs. These two-bite (OK, one-bite) pies need to be chilled, so they're ideal for making ahead and can be refrigerated for up to three days.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen mini pies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium sweet potato (10 ounces/285 grams), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup/120 milliliters unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, well shaken
1 teaspoon dark rum or vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup/45 grams unsweetened coconut flakes
5 whole graham crackers, finely ground (2/3 cup/80 grams)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Start the filling: Prepare a steamer. Steam the sweet potato over medium-high heat until falling-apart tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the sweet potato to a food processor and purée until smooth. Alternatively, smash and stir with a heavy whisk until smooth.
  • Meanwhile, make the crust: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 cups of a mini-muffin tin with paper liners. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the butter, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a bowl until evenly combined.
  • Divide mixture evenly among the mini-muffin liners (about 1 packed teaspoon per cup). Using a wine cork or your fingertips, firmly press the crumbs into an even layer. Bake until brown at the edges, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • While the crust bakes, finish the filling: Smash the sugar, butter, pumpkin pie spice and salt until well combined, then stir in 3/4 cup sweet potato, the coconut milk and the rum until smooth. Stir in the egg until just incorporated.
  • When the crusts are done, divide the filling among the hot crusts (about 1 tablespoon per cup). Sprinkle with the coconut flakes. Return to the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees.
  • Bake until the coconut is golden brown and the pies are set, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans on a wire rack until room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.

MINI SWEET POTATO PIES



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Cute bite size sweet potato pies. Always a winner for the holidays and easy enough to make! Great for holiday dinner parties or sweet appetizers!

Provided by NCANNIS

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ pound sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust
¾ cup evaporated skim milk
2 egg whites
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ cup halved cranberries

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potato in a saucepan with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until fork tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and mash with a fork or potato masher.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Divide the pie crust into 24 small balls. Press them into the cups of two 12 cup mini muffin pans to make tartlet shells. Set aside.
  • Spoon the sweet potato into a blender or food processor, and add the evaporated milk, egg whites, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Puree until smooth. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into each tart shell.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into one of the tarts comes out clean. Cool in the pans over a wire rack. Garnish each tart with a cranberry half before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 57.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

SWEET POTATO MINI-LATKES



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As a side dish or an appetizer, these quick-fix mini-latkes are a hit.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium (1 pound) sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded
2 medium green onions, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
Sliced pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Generously grease cookie sheet. Mix all ingredients except sour cream and pecans.
  • Drop sweet potato mixture by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet; flatten slightly.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Top with sour cream. Garnish with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE MINI GALETTES RECIPE BY TASTY



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A fun and handheld take on a traditional holiday favorite. Topped with a sweet streusel and mini marshmallows, these gorgeous galettes could probably pass as dessert, but we'll leave that course to the pies. To save yourself some time, prepare the dough and streusel the day before.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Sides

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 ½ cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
16 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
½ cup buttermilk, plus 2 tablespoons
kosher salt, for boiling
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, lighlty packed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
½ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
¼ cup turbinado sugar
½ cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the butter and toss to coat. Using your hands, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
  • Make a well in the center of the butter/flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Working quickly so the butter doesn't soften, use your hands to form a shaggy dough.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until it comes together, being careful not to overwork. Form the dough into a 7-inch (18 cm) square about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Cut into 8 equal pieces and form into discs. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Make the filling: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the sweet potatoes, then reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are very tender. Drain, then transfer to a medium bowl and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • To the bowl with the sweet potatoes, add the melted butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and egg. Mix well with a fork, mashing the sweet potatoes, until smooth and well combined. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Make the streusel: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick mat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Work the butter into the dry ingredients with 2 forks until crumbly. Add the chopped pecans and mix well.
  • Spread the streusel on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then crumble and let cool completely before using. The streusel will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Assemble the galettes: Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll out each disc of pie dough into a 7-8 inch (18-20 cm)round, trimming the edges for even circles. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the sweet potato filling into the center of each round. Fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling, leaving an opening in the center. Transfer the galettes to the prepared baking sheets, 4 per pan.
  • Brush with the dough with the egg wash and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
  • Bake the galettes for 25 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and top each galette with about 1 tablespoon of the streusel and 1 tablespoon of marshmallows, then return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are browned and bubbling.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 21 grams

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them.
  • Use a fork to mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
  • Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the cake batter and mix until well combined.
  • Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato mini cakes are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. They are also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. With so many different frosting and topping options, there is sure to be a sweet potato mini cake recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give sweet potato mini cakes a try!

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