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Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Icing

Published: Nov 1, 2020 · Modified: Jan 14, 2022 by Kris Longwell · This post may contain affiliate links

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A spoon drizzling brown sugar icing over the top of a sweet potato bundt cake sitting on a wire rack.

This deeply flavorful cake has become a fall classic at our house, and we think you’ll understand why.

The thread of sweet potatoes, along with the swirls of pumpkin cinnamon spice, matched with the brown sugar icing just can’t be beaten.  And it can easily be prepared 1 to 2 days in advance of serving. Perfect for the holidays and beyond.

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A sweet potato bundt cake on a white circular plate with a slice missing.

How To Make Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Icing

This cake is really not difficult to make at all and is very pantry-friendly.

The ingredients are warm and so comforting and the final presentation is absolutely gorgeous.

The Ingredients You Will Need

The ingredients in this cake all come together to make a wonderful autumnal dessert, but in all honestly, we love it all year long. It’s really that good!

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this glorious cake:

  • Unsalted butter
  • Cream cheese
  • Dark brown sugar
  • Egg
  • Sweet Potato
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Self-Rising Flour
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice

Quintessential fall yumminess!

Shredded sweet potatoes next to a whole sweet potato and bowl of cream cheese and pecans.

The Perfect Icing on the Cake

And did I mention the brown sugar icing? Oh, man…it’s just so perfect.

The Loon says it almost has a maple flavor to it, and I agree. It’s the perfect topping to this flavorful cake.

EXPERT TIP: Simmering the brown sugar with the butter, cream, and corn syrup will turn it into a caramel sauce, which is what you want. Be sure to only let the liquid simmer for 1 minute, and then quickly remove from heat. If it simmers too long over high heat, it will thicken up too much, and become almost brittle.

A spoon drizzling brown sugar icing over the top of a sweet potato bundt cake sitting on a wire rack.

Trust us when we tell you this Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Icing is the perfect fall dessert.

And you’re going to love the way your home smells as this bakes in the oven. Amazing!

Ever wonder how the magical bundt cake became so famous?  Well, you can learn much about that by simply clicking here!

A sweet potato bundt cake with a slice removed from it.

When To Serve Sweet Potato Bundt Cake

Obviously, this cake is wonderful served during the holiday season.  Other holiday favorites are our Pumpkin Whoopie Pies and Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping!

It’s the perfect ending to a Thanksgiving feast with a Perfect Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole.

EXPERT TIP: The cake stays deliciously moist and tender for several days when covered. You can freeze the cake for up to 1 month. Allow to completely thaw before serving. If freezing, we suggest not icing the cake until after it’s thawed.

A sweet potato bundt cake on a white circular plate with a slice missing.

Ready to have fun in the kitchen with the perfect fall baking bundt cake? Go for it!

And when you do, be sure to take a photo of it, post it on Instagram, and tag @HowToFeedaLoon and hashtag #HowToFeedaLoon!

A sweet potato bundt cake on a white circular plate with a slice missing.

Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Icing

This Sweet Potato Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar recipe is the bomb! Perfect for fall or anytime you are in the mood for a really delicious moist bundt cake. The brown sugar icing sets it over the top! This has become a Loon favorite and is requested every year when the cool weather sets in!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Cool time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 754kcal
Author: Kris Longwell

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Equipment

  • 10 to 15 cup Bundt pan

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE

  • Cooking spray
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temp
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temp
  • 1⅓ cups sugar divided
  • 1 cup brown sugar dark, plus 1 tbsp, divided
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1½ cups sweet potato peeled and grated, a box grater works perfectly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice plus 1½ tsp, divided

FOR THE ICING

  • ¼ cup brown sugar dark
  • 3 tablespoon heavy cream divided
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped pecans for garnish on top

Instructions

MAKE THE CAKE

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Spray a Bundt pan with baking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Mix in 1 cup sugar and 1 cup brown sugar until incorporated, about another 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add shredded sweet potato and vanilla, beating until combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to sweet potato mixture, beating at low speed just until combined.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the remaining ⅓ cup sugar, remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and remaining 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice.
  • Spoon ⅓ of the batter into the prepared pan (batter will be thick and a little sticky), spreading evenly.
  • Sprinkle half of the sugar-spice mixture over batter.
  • Repeat the process once and then top with the remaining batter.
  • Bake until an inserted toothpick near the center comes out clean, approximately 50 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the cake from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

MAKE THE GLAZE

  • In a small saucepan, bring brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cream, butter, and corn syrup to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
  • Pour into a medium bowl and let cool slightly.
  • Whisk in confectioners' sugar, salt and remaining 1 tablespoon cream until smooth.
  • Drizzle icing over the cake and garnish with pecans.

Notes

We use the side of a box grater to shred the peeled sweet potatoes, but a food processor with a shredder attachment will work, too.
The cake batter is thick and somewhat sticky.  Use a large spoon to add the batter in thirds into the prepared pan.
If you can't find pumpkin pie spice, you can easily make your own by combining together:
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ teaspoon all-spice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cloves.
Save what you don't use for future use.

Nutrition

Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 4332IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
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POST UPDATE: This recipe was originally published in October 2017, but was updated with improved tweaks to the recipe with new tips and photography and a fabulous new video in November 2020!

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Comments

  1. Barbara Gerend says

    November 17, 2021 at 10:16 am

    Hi
    Can the brown sugar frosting be made ahead of time ? Refrigerate the frosting and frost cake day of serving ? I have to travel with the cake !

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      Hi Barbara! So sorry for the delayed response! Yes, the frosting can be made in advance and then frost the day of. Just give it time to come to room temperature so it will spread nicely. Hope it turns out great and you and your loved ones have a beautiful Thanksgiving! Keep us posted! Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  2. Lesa says

    November 21, 2020 at 2:29 pm

    Hi!! I love anything with sweet potato and this looks delicious!! I want to make it this week!! I am concerned that there isn’t a leavening agent in this recipe?? Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Lesa says

      November 22, 2020 at 9:00 pm

      My mistake, just noted the self-rising flour! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!!

      Reply
  3. Lawrenceene says

    November 21, 2020 at 9:17 am

    Do you bake the sweet potato first or you shred it raw? I’m trying this on my next day off. Thank you

    Reply
    • Lawrenceene says

      November 21, 2020 at 9:28 am

      Lol. Good morning. Please disregard my first post. I saw the video. Smh! Thanks again

      Reply
      • Kris Longwell says

        November 22, 2020 at 10:34 am

        LOL!! Let us know if you make it and what you think of it!! Best, Kris & Wesley

  4. Charlene Jenkins says

    November 15, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious looking cake, I love the guys, thank you for making it look so easy, I’m going to try making it.

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      November 16, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      Hi Charlene!! It really is delicious!! Let us know if you make it and what you think of it. We really think you’ll love it!! xoxo Kris & Wesley

      Reply
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