Ingredients
– 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup buttermilk
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Parchment paper (optional)
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan. You can line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal, but I often just grease the pan with a little butter. In my mixing bowl, I cream together the softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy—this is the point where my kitchen starts to smell like heaven! Next, I add in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each one is well incorporated. Then, I mix in the vanilla extract to give it that lovely aroma. (See the next page below to continue steps…)