Sweet Potato Dump Cake
Recipe by:This one-bowl Sweet Potato Dump Cake is the perfect easy dessert recipe for any fall occasion. With sweet potato pie flavors in the creamy filling and a buttery cake mix topping, this simple dessert will quickly become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
- 3 cups (700 grams) mashed sweet potatoes 3-4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (354 ml) evaporated milk or half and half
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar lightly packed
- 3 (3) eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) ground nutmeg
- 1 package (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix not prepared
- 1 cup (113 grams) chopped nuts
- ¾ cup (170 grams) (1 ½ sticks) butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place the mashed sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a large mixing bowl and whisk until fully combined.3 cups mashed sweet potatoes, 1 can evaporated milk, 1 cup brown sugar, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top of the batter. Gently spread the dry mix with your fingers so that it is fairly even, then add the nuts.1 package yellow cake mix, 1 cup chopped nuts
- Slowly pour the butter evenly over the top of the cake mix, being careful to cover as much of the cake mix as you can.¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) butter
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream.
Notes
Storage: Once cooled, cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and store the cake in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5 days.
Preparing Sweet Potatoes: Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes and pierce them with a fork several times. Then bake in a 425°F (220°C) oven over foil for 45-50 minutes, or microwave for 10-12 minutes, until soft. Cool potatoes before adding to the batter.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 5204IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2mg
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