Best Super Easy Sweet Potato Cake Doctored Cake Mix Recipes

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BILLIE'S SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO CAKE



Billie's Southern Sweet Potato Cake image

I made sweet potato cakes for my kids when they were younger and they told me in their little voices, "Mommy, you're the best baker." Little did they know that was Mommy's first attempt at homemade cake! -Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 cups canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in sweet potatoes and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 36g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SUPER EASY SWEET POTATO CAKE (DOCTORED CAKE MIX)



Super Easy Sweet Potato Cake (Doctored Cake Mix) image

I got the cake mix doctor book from the library and was inspired to create something on my own. It seems very easy to doctor a cake mix to make something terrific. If you like sweet potato casserole, you'll love this cake. Perfect for the holidays.

Provided by Janice2

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 9, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix with pudding
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 orange, juice of
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup mashed sweet potato, from can (most so called yams are actually sweet potatoes so you can use canned yams)
3 teaspoons apple pie spice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (or as instructed on cake mix box).
  • Mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl.
  • Add in liquid ingredients: Milk, eggs, oil and orange juice. Mix until blended.
  • Add cake mix and apple pie spice. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
  • Pour into pan of choice. I used a bundt.

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