SWEET POTATO CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING

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I first tried this cake at a homemaker's luncheon. It was so moist and different I had to ask for the recipe. One of the ladies sent it to me just before Thanksgiving. I made it for our holiday dinner and it didn't last very long at all. My grandmother (she isnt a great cook , but is a great eater) loves it.

Provided by foxysnana

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box white cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (may be fresh or canned..if fresh needs to be cooked soft)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans..optional..or maybe reduced to 1/2 cup)
1 cup shredded coconut
1 can ready to spread vanilla frosting
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Prepare 13x9 pan (I use pan spray).
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix all cake ingredients except nuts and coconut.
  • Mix at low speed until moistened, then beat 3 minutes at high speed.
  • Fold in the nuts and coconut.
  • Pour into pan and bake about 40 to 50 minutes or until cake test done.
  • Let cake cool.
  • To make frosting:
  • mix all ingredients well with electric mixer until the frosting is smooth.
  • Frost cake.
  • Sprinkle a bit of coconut or nuts on the frosting for garnish.
  • This can be made a day ahead and kept tightly covered in refrigerator.

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