Description
This Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Cake is soft, fluffy, and filled with gooey cinnamon swirls — a cozy twist on the classic cinnamon roll. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 ½ cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter (cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup melted butter
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (or cream)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
Peel, boil, and mash sweet potatoes until smooth. Measure 1 ½ cups and allow to cool slightly. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, combine eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and mashed sweet potatoes. - Make the Batter:
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. - Add the Swirl:
Pour half of the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Drizzle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture, lightly swirl with a knife, then repeat with remaining batter and swirl. - Bake:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Glaze and Serve:
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over the warm cake before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes — canned puree can be too wet.
- Don’t overmix the batter for a soft, fluffy texture.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty crunch.
- For extra decadence, swap the glaze for cream cheese frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container — it stays moist for days!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes