Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake (Print Version)

A moist cake featuring mashed sweet potatoes, cinnamon swirl, and a vanilla glaze finish.

# Ingredients:

Cake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
09 - 3/4 cup vegetable oil
10 - 3 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1/2 cup buttermilk

Cinnamon Swirl

13 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Glaze

15 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
17 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
05 - Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
06 - Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer and gently swirl with a knife to combine.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before glazing.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth.
10 - Drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm cake before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For best texture, do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added.

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