GINGERSNAP-CRUSTED SWEET POTATO CAKE

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I like to bring one of these glazed sweet potato cakes as a special hostess gift during the holiday season. The icing looks pretty draping down the sides and it remains glossy even after it dries. -Catherine Wilkinson, Dewey, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided
1/3 cup finely crushed gingersnap cookies (about 6 cookies)
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained and pureed
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a 10-in. tube pan with 2 teaspoons butter and coat with crushed cookies; set aside., In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sweet potatoes. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, salt and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. Pour over top of cake, allowing glaze to drape over sides.

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