With Thanksgiving approaching I have been trying to come up with a unique dessert that utilizes those comforting and familiar flavors of this special holiday. This sweet and moist cake will enhance any Thanksgiving dinner.
Sweet Potato Cake with Pecan Maple Syrup
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1/3 cups water
1/3 canola cup oil
2 eggs
1 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnemon
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp baking powder
Topping
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 tbsp orange juice
1 cup pure maple syrup
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine sugar, water, oil, eggs, cinnamon, maple syrup and sweet potatoes and mix thoroughly. Add dry ingredients and mix to combine. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour until a toothpick comes out clean.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan heat maple syrup, orange juice, and pecans for 10 minutes until slightly thickened and heated through.
4. Pour syrup over cooled cake and enjoy
