Move over traditional butter and egg filled pound cake – there’s a new vegan cake in town – Sweet Potato – with a classic drizzle
So, last week, I talked about something I’m scared of. Well, this week, let’s talk about something I love!
You know the infamous question, “What’s your favorite food?” I always say sweet potato! I can’t guarantee this is 100 percent true, but those awesome ‘taters are definitely in the Top 5!
Oh my goodness! The possibilities are endless. Sweet potato casserole, muffins, stuffed sweet potatoes, pie, biscuits & have you ever had Sweet Potato Sushi?!?! Seriously, the best thing ever!
I can’t believe I never thought of making a cake though. On an episode of Great American Food Finds, one of the store’s specialties was Sweet Potato Pound Cake. I knew right away I had to make my own! This was so moist and full of my favorite flavor.
What’s your favorite food?
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups mashed sweet potato
- 3/4 cup cashew milk
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- Glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cashew milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two loaf pans.
- In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a medium bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, cashew milk and canola oil. Pour wet into dry and milk until combined.
- Pour/divide into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool for 15 minutes. Then invert.
- Prepare glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and cashew milk. Once combined, drizzle over loaves.
I have a few extra sweet potatoes that I need to use and this pound cake looks perfect. The cashew milk and sweet potato must give it a great texture. I love the addition of the glaze too!
The cake was so moist and flavorful! Do let me know if you try it, Ashley. Thanks!
Oh wow, this is interesting! The glaze is literally the icing on top and drew me into this. Thanks for the recipe – will most likely be trying this for Thanksgiving. 🙂
Yay! If you did get a chance to try this, I’d love to know how you liked it. Thanks Pamela!
Besides making sweet potato casserole and fries, I haven’t cooked much with sweet potatoes. And that’s weird because I love them! I need to branch out. This pound cake looks divine!
Anything and everything with sweet potato is amazing 😉 Thanks Amanda!
Mmm I love the sound of a sweet potato pound cake, Megan! It looks so moist and flavorful. I bet this would be a show stopper on Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much, Gayle! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Yum! I’ve never heard of a Sweet Potato Pound Cake but it looks moist & delicious! Thanks for sharing! This would be a perfect addition to anyone’s Thanksgiving meal. I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving Megan!
Thank you, Katie! I bet it would be a delicious addition to the dessert table 😉
Ooh, I love pound cakes!! And your sweet potato version is just perfect!!!
Thanks Liz!
This pound cake is gorgeous! Love the drizzle of icing! This looks like the perfect treat to serve at Thanksgiving! 🙂
The icing helps bring out the sweet potato flavor. Thank you, Jess!
This pound cake looks so scrumptious, and moist! I’d love a slice right now!
Me too 😉 Thanks Marsha!
Sweet potatoes are definitely in my top 5 favorite food list too. I’ve never tried using them in baked desserts though – love this idea!
They are so good in desserts! Thanks Kelly 🙂
LOVE this Sweet Potato Pound Cake!!! and LOVE the cashew milk for the glaze!!! Beautiful!
Thank you, Alice!
What a fun and unique recipe! I’d have to say chocolate is my favorite, but Brussels spouts are my favorite vegetable.
Oooh, I love brussels sprouts, too! & of course chocolate 😉
This texture looks perfect, Megan. And love the glaze!
Thank you, Mir!
Yum! I love sweet potatoes and this pretty pound cake!
Aww, thank you, Michelle!