CITRUS-KISSED SWEET POTATO CAKE

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I came up with this spiced cake to use up leftover sweet potatoes after Thanksgiving. Cover the grated sweet potatoes with a damp paper towel to prevent discoloration.-Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 9 ounces)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange or lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon orange or lemon extract
Orange peel strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and orange zest until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, pie spice and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in sweet potatoes., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, orange zest, lemon juice and extract until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Decorate with orange peel. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

Akhtar Muhammad
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This cake is the worst thing I've ever eaten.


abdul hadi
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The cake was a disaster! I don't know what went wrong.


Khan Khamar
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The cake didn't turn out very well. I think I overmixed the batter.


Asad Farooq
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The cake was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Prince Coded
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The cake was a little bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


rayyan playz GAMING
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The cake was a little bit bland. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Dh monir Khan
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The cake was too dense for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think it's just a matter of personal preference.


Kabeer Aslam
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The cake didn't rise very much, but it still tasted good. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Derrick Scott
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The cake was a little dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might try adding some extra butter or oil next time.


Aneth Jasper
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Nkosinathi Vilakazi
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The cake turned out perfectly! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out moist and flavorful.


Nelrine Barrett
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This cake is so easy to make! I was able to whip it up in just a few minutes.


Quandale
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I love the combination of citrus and sweet potato in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never had before.


Xuseen Siciid
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just a weeknight dessert.


Bhutto Bhutto
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The citrus glaze on this cake is amazing! It really takes the flavor of the cake to the next level.


Simon Howard
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I love that this recipe uses sweet potatoes! It gives the cake a moist and dense texture that is perfect for a fall dessert.


Benedicta Yhaa
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This cake was a hit at my potluck! Everyone raved about the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Richard Nyame
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. The citrus flavors really shone through and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Mansoor Bhatti
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This cake was an absolute delight! The citrus flavors were perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the sweet potatoes, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and delicious desser