Sweet Potato Apple Cake (Printer-Friendly)

Cozy autumn flavors combine mashed sweet potatoes, grated apples, and spices for a warmly spiced cake.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Cake

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed (about 1½ cups)
02 - 2 medium Gala apples, peeled, cored, grated
03 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - ½ tsp baking soda
06 - ½ tsp salt
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - ½ tsp ground nutmeg
09 - ¼ tsp ground ginger
10 - ½ cup vegetable oil
11 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Glaze

14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
15 - 2 tbsp light brown sugar

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Wash, peel, and either boil the sweet potatoes for 20–30 minutes or roast at 400°F for about 45 minutes until tender. Mash warm sweet potatoes until smooth and measure 1½ cups.
02 - Peel, core, and coarsely grate Gala apples. Lightly squeeze grated apples to remove excess moisture while retaining some juice for flavor and moisture.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until spices are evenly distributed.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, then gently fold in grated apples.
05 - Add the wet mixture to dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9-inch pan. Smooth the surface and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. For glaze, whisk melted butter with brown sugar and brush over the warm cake for a glossy finish.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - To achieve a fluffy texture, avoid overmixing, which develops gluten and yields a dense cake.
02 - Roasting sweet potatoes intensifies sweetness and flavor compared to boiling.
03 - Maintain moisture balance by lightly squeezing apples without drying them completely.
04 - Check doneness by toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not raw batter.
05 - For added texture, fold in ½ cup chopped toasted nuts or dried fruit.

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