{"id":6688,"date":"2026-04-06T12:40:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/?p=6688"},"modified":"2026-04-06T12:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:40:09","slug":"grandmas-southern-sweet-potato-pound-cake-filled-with-old-fashioned-goodness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/grandmas-southern-sweet-potato-pound-cake-filled-with-old-fashioned-goodness\/","title":{"rendered":"Grandma\u2019s Southern Sweet Potato Pound Cake .. filled with old-fashioned goodness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2\u20133 medium sweet potatoes)<\/div>\n
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)<\/div>\n
2 cups granulated sugar<\/div>\n
1\/2 cup brown sugar<\/div>\n
4 large eggs<\/div>\n
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/div>\n
3 cups all-purpose flour<\/div>\n
1 teaspoon baking powder<\/div>\n
1\/2 teaspoon baking soda<\/div>\n
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/div>\n
1\/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg<\/div>\n
1\/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)<\/div>\n
1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/div>\n
1\/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk<\/div>\n
Optional Glaze:<\/div>\n
1 cup powdered sugar<\/div>\n
2\u20133 tablespoons milk<\/div>\n
1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Start by peeling and cutting your sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil or bake them until fork-soft, then mash until silky smooth. Let them cool completely before using \u2014 this keeps the batter just right.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Preheat your oven to 165\u00b0C (325\u00b0F) and prepare your pan by greasing and lightly flouring it so nothing sticks later.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In a large bowl, beat the butter with both sugars until it turns light, fluffy, and almost creamy. This step makes all the difference in texture.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla for that warm, sweet aroma.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix gently \u2014 just until everything comes together. No overmixing here.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fold in the mashed sweet potatoes until the batter is thick, smooth, and beautifully creamy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pour it into your prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for about 70\u201380 minutes. You\u2019ll know it\u2019s ready when a toothpick comes out clean.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Let the cake rest in the pan for a bit, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you feel like finishing it off, whisk together powdered sugar, a splash of milk, and a touch of vanilla, then drizzle that silky glaze right over the top.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture.<\/div>\n
Bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing.<\/div>\n
Let the cake rest overnight\u2014the flavor deepens beautifully.<\/div>\n
Store in an airtight container to keep it moist for days.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Enjoy!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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