Sweet Potato-Mango Spiced Cake

RECIPE DESCRIPTION:

Looking for a sweet, homemade baked treat that highlights the flavors of
the season and can be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a
dollop of fresh whipped cream? You’ve met your dessert-match with this
decadent Sweet Potato-Mango Spiced Cake! Our Buddy Fruits Organic Fruit
Spread, like our mango spread in this recipe, offers versatility and
wholesome goodness in every bite. Serve this cake for all your upcoming
autumn gatherings!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup Sweet Potato, cooked and mashed
  • 1 cup Buddy Fruits® Organic Mango Fruit Spread
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Buttercream Frosting, optional

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. To a second bowl, add the cooked and mashed sweet potato, Buddy Fruits® Organic Mango Fruit Spread, sugar, and oil. Whisk by hand or with an electric mixer on low speed until incorporated. Add the eggs and whisk again until combined. 
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix using a spatula until all dry bits have been mixed in and absorbed. 
  5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top. 
  6. Bake the cake at 325°F for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7.  Allow to cool in the baking pan for at least 20 minutes before removing.
  8. Top the cake with buttercream frosting if desired and drizzle with more Buddy Fruits® Organic Mango Fruit Spread.