This Sweet Potato Bundt Cake recipe is one of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving desserts. Moist, tender, and warmly spiced, this bundt cake is really delicious and looks great when topped with a brown butter glaze.
The recipe calls for 1 cup of sweet potato purée. You can use canned purée or make your own. If you decide to make your own, here is a simple guide on how to perfectly cook a sweet potato three different ways – oven, microwave, and stovetop. To roast: Preheat the oven to 425 ℉. Prick the potato with a fork and rub it with some oil. Bake for 35-45 minutes. To microwave: Pierce a whole sweet potato all over with a fork and place it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave the potato on medium-high for 6-7 minutes, flipping your sweet potato every 2 minutes for even cooking, until fork-tender. To boil: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Peel and quarter the sweet potato. Place it in the boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well, then return the sweet potato to the same pot (the residual heat will help evaporate any excess moisture) and mash it up. To get 1 cup purée, you will need 1 large sweet potato.
To make the Sweet Potato Bundt Cake, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Generously grease a 10-cup bundt pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Set aside.
Use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a handheld electric mixer to beat 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar together until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed, about 3-4 minutes.
Add in 1 cup sweet potato purée and beat to combine.
Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then add 6 eggs, one by one, beating until just combined after each addition.
Add the flour mixture and 1 cup buttermilk in alternating batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just combined.
Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan. Using a spoon, evenly smooth the top of the cake.
Bake the cake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire cooling rack.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup salted butter. Allow the butter to brown undisturbed, about 5-6 minutes. Once the butter is golden brown and has a nutty aroma with brown bits on the bottom, remove the saucepan from heat and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, stir together 1 ½ cups powdered sugar and lightly cooled brown butter. Pour in 3 tablespoons whole milk and add ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined. Optional: Using a handheld mixer, beat the brown butter mixture for a creamy and fluffy texture.
Place the cake onto a large platter and top with the glaze. Scatter the chopped toasted walnuts or pecans on top, if you wish.
Slice and serve!
This delicious Sweet Potato Bundt Cake pairs nicely with a decadent brown butter glaze. With the perfect balance of sweet and spices, this is a crowd-pleaser. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Delicious! I made it for my friends and they loved it. So easy and yummy.
OMG, this Sweet Potato Bundt Cake is a total game-changer! Made it for Thanksgiving, and my fam couldn’t get enough. So moist and delish, I’m def makin' it again!
Amazing cake flavor!
Esta receta de pastel de batata es impresionante. Lo hice para el almuerzo familiar y todos quedaron encantados. Usé puré de batata de lata y aun así salió super moist. La glaseado de mantequilla marrón le da un toque perfecto. Definitivamente, lo volveré a hacer para nuestro Thanksgiving, se volvió un clásico en casa.
Delicious.
Simply the best!
Delicious. I made this cake with my daughter last Thanksgiving. The sweet potatoes gave it such a nice warmth. Everyone loved it and it was gone in minutes. I love how simple the recipe is. Definitely keeping this in my holiday rotation.
I made this Sweet Potato Bundt Cake for Thanksgiving, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, especially the warm spices. It brought back memories of my grandma's kitchen, so proud to share it with family.
Simply delicious cake!
I made this Sweet Potato Bundt Cake for Thanksgiving and my kids were in love! It’s super moist and vibrant! Definetly a new family favorite.
I just made this Sweet Potato Bundt Cake for Thanksgiving and it was a hit. So moist and the brown butter glaze? Unreal. My fam couldn’t get enough! Def gonna be my go-to from now on.
Amazing! I whipped this up for a friendsgiving, and everyone raved about it. The spices are perfect, and the glaze takes it to another level! I've never felt so proud serving dessert! It's my new go-to for every fall gathering. 🍂
I made this Sweet Potato Bundt Cake for our Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit! The warmth of the spices brought back so many childhood memories. So easy to whip up and it looked stunning on the table. Can’t wait to make it again!
This cake reminded me of Thanksgiving with my family. So easy to make and incredibly moist. A real winner.
Yasss! This cake is everything! Made it for Thanksgiving, and everyone was like, 'Whoa, where'd you get this?' The sweet potato vibes just hit different. I used canned purée, super easy! Can’t recommend enough, folks!
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