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Sweet Potato Baby Cake

A moist and flavorful cake perfect for babies and toddlers, combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato puree
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg lightly beaten egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened at room temperature for at least an hour—it should be soft when you poke it with your finger)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
  2. Mix sweet potato puree, vegetable oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Mix softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla to make frosting. Spread over cooled cake.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy spreading.