Ingredients
– 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 large sweet potato)
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 3 tablespoons honey
– 1-2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Equipment Needed
– 2 mixing bowls
– Electric mixer (or a whisk)
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9×13-inch baking dish
– Parchment paper (optional, for easy removal)
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I recommend preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While that’s heating up, I like to get my sweet potatoes boiling. If you don’t have any pre-cooked sweet potatoes, peel and dice one large sweet potato, boil it in salted water until tender, and then mash it good and smooth. In a large mixing bowl, combine your granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil, beating it until well-blended. Next, add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until everything is creamy and smooth. This mixture smells incredible and already feels exciting! (See the next page below to continue steps…)
