Sweet Potato Dump Cake
Sweet Potato Dump Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, perfect for cozy gatherings and fall celebrations. This easy-to-make cake combines creamy sweet potatoes with a buttery cake topping, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll fill your home with the warm aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg, making this dish an instant favorite among family and friends. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or spice cake mix
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- If using fresh sweet potatoes, peel and mash until smooth; if using canned, drain well before mashing.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and chopped pecans until well blended.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish evenly, then sprinkle the cake mix on top without stirring.
- Drizzle melted butter generously over the cake mix.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg