CINNAMON AND TOASTED PECAN-CRUSTED SWEET POTATO CAKE (GLUTEN FREE)

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Cinnamon and Toasted Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Cake (Gluten Free) image

All the flavors of the holidays in one easy gluten-free cake. With the pecan-cinnamon crust, there's no need for frosting or glaze.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 box Betty Crocker® Gluten Free yellow cake mix
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla
3 eggs
Gluten-free powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix pecans, granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Sprinkle into pan, turning pan to distribute evenly.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet potatoes, oil, yogurt, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Carefully spoon into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.

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