Sweet Potato Honeybun Cake Recipe

This warm, spiced cake combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with a rich cinnamon sugar swirl. Moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet glaze, it’s perfect for any occasion!

Table of Contents

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Cooking Tips & Notes
• Variations
• FAQs
• Serving Suggestions

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium)
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the Cinnamon Swirl

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract