Sweet Potato Apple Cake (Ready-to-Print Version)

A moist cake with sweet potatoes, grated apples, and warm spices, perfect for autumn gatherings and holidays.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Root Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed (about 1½ cups)

→ Fruits

02 - 2 medium Gala apples, peeled, cored, and grated

→ Dry Ingredients

03 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - ½ tsp baking soda
06 - ½ tsp salt
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - ½ tsp ground nutmeg
09 - ¼ tsp ground ginger

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - ½ cup vegetable oil
11 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Glaze

14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
15 - 2 tbsp light brown sugar

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Wash, peel, and cook sweet potatoes by boiling for 20–30 minutes or roasting at 400°F until tender. Mash while warm until smooth and measure 1½ cups.
02 - Peel, core, and grate Gala apples finely. Lightly squeeze to remove some excess moisture while retaining juice to maintain cake moisture.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until uniformly mixed.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, then fold in grated apples gently.
05 - Add wet ingredients to dry and fold gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined without visible flour streaks to avoid dense texture.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan. Pour batter evenly, smooth top, and bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with few moist crumbs.
07 - Allow cake to cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Whisk melted butter and brown sugar and brush over warm cake for a caramelized finish.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Avoid overmixing to ensure a fluffy texture and prevent a tough crumb.
02 - Roasting sweet potatoes enhances sweetness and flavor complexity compared to boiling.
03 - Lightly squeezing grated apples balances moisture for optimal cake crumb.
04 - Test cake doneness with a toothpick; a few moist crumbs indicate perfect moisture.
05 - For added texture and flavor, fold in ½ cup finely chopped toasted nuts or dried fruit.

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