Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake with Pecans
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🍠 Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake with Pecans
A Southern-inspired spiced cake layered with warmth, sweetness, and love.
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📜 Introduction
This Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake is a nostalgic twist on the classic honey bun treat. Imagine the earthy sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes, cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, swirls of brown sugar, and a generous sprinkling of toasted pecans. It’s moist, tender, rich — and glazed to perfection. Whether it’s for Sunday brunch, Thanksgiving, or a sweet weekend escape, this cake wraps you in warmth and comfort.
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🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium, baked and mashed)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream (adds extra moisture)
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Brown Sugar Filling:
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon clove (optional, for depth)
Honey Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon milk (more as needed)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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🧑🍳 Instructions & Methods
🥣 Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment for easy removal.
🍠 Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
Mashed sweet potatoes
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Vegetable oil
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Sour cream
Mix until smooth and creamy.
🌾 Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together:
Flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Salt
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined. Fold in the toasted pecans gently.
🍯 Step 4: Layer the Batter & Filling
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar filling:
Brown sugar, cinnamon, and clove.
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the entire surface evenly with the brown sugar filling. Pour the remaining batter over the top and spread it out carefully.
🔥 Step 5: Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
🍯 Step 6: Make the Glaze
While the cake is baking, whisk together:
Powdered sugar
Honey
Vanilla
Milk
Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
✨ Step 7: Glaze and Cool
Once baked, remove cake from the oven. While still warm, pour the glaze over the top. Let it soak in and set as the cake cools. Optionally, top with more toasted pecans or a drizzle of warm honey.
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🏛️ History & Formation
This cake is inspired by Southern honey bun cake, which itself is a beloved church potluck staple. The addition of sweet potatoes reflects the heart of soul food and seasonal baking — especially in fall. Sweet potatoes have long been a cherished ingredient in African American kitchens, often used in pies, casseroles, and cakes.
The fusion of honey bun swirls with earthy mashed sweet potatoes and rich spices was born from a desire to combine comfort foods — turning humble pantry ingredients into a dessert full of soul.
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💞 Lovers of the Cake Say…
“It’s like fall in every bite!”
“Moist, sticky, and better than store-bought honey buns!”
“My grandma said this reminded her of her own mama’s sweet potato pie in cake form.”
“My husband begged me to hide some for him next time.”
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🧁 Conclusion
This Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake is more than dessert — it’s a celebration of tradition, flavor, and love. It’s the kind of cake you bake to bring people together, to spark nostalgia, or just to indulge in something soul-satisfying. Serve it warm with coffee, vanilla ice cream, or simply on its own — either way, it’s unforgettable.
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💕 Made with Love, Served with Heart
This isn’t just a cake — it’s a hug in every bite. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe
welcomes you with open arms. Bake it for the ones you love… or just for yourself (you deserve it!).
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