Sweet Potato Sheet Cake

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This sweet potato sheet cake is a delicious cake, and perfect for company. They will think you spent all day baking. It’s super easy to make and quick to bake, thanks to a box mix and mashed canned sweet potatoes.

sheet cake with one piece removed to a plate with creamy frosting and chopped nuts
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

Cake:

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (16.5-ounce) yellow cake mix

  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed

  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts

Frosting:

  • 6 ounces Neufchâtel cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. Whisk together cake mix, sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, and oil in a bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup nuts; spread evenly into the prepared pan. 

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack.

  4. Beat Neufchâtel cheese, butter, and vanilla together in a bowl with an electric mixer. Add powdered sugar and beat until well combined. Spread frosting evenly over cake and sprinkle with the 1/4 cup chopped nuts.

    Cook’s Note

    Cream cheese can be used in place of Neufchâtel cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

526 Calories
29g Fat
61g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 526
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 482mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 153mg 12%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 322mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.