Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake with Pecans

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.

 

 

 

📜 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.

 

 

 

🛒 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

 

 

 

 

🧑‍🍳 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.

 

 

 

🏛️ 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.

 

 

 

💞 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.”

 

 

 

 

🧁 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.

 

 

 

💕 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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