Sweet Potato Cake with Cinnamon Frosting

Name: Sweet Potato Cake with Cinnamon Frosting
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 large orange sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 box Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ French Vanilla Cake Mix; 3/4 cup milk; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Frosting; 2 tablespoons caramel topping; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Ingredients:10
Servings:12

By Betty Crocker Kitchens(Opens in a new tab)Updated 02/07/2026

Sweet Potato Cake with Cinnamon Frosting

Ingredients:10
Servings:12

There’s always room for more at the Thanksgiving dessert table and this Sweet Potato Cake will steal the spotlight every year. Topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, this perfectly moist cake celebrates the very best flavors of the season. Pick up two sweet potatoes, chopped pecans, Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ French Vanilla Cake Mix, and some Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Frosting the next time you're at the store, and your pantry staples will do the rest!

Recipe Ingredients

Here are the amazing ingredients that make our Sweet Potato Cake with Cinnamon Frosting so special.

Sweet Potatoes: These vibrant orange beauties are the heart of our sweet potato cake recipe! They provide natural sweetness, incredible moisture, and that signature earthy flavor.

French Vanilla Cake Mix: This cake mix forms the perfect foundation, ensuring a consistently moist cake with a delightful vanilla base.

Ground Cinnamon: A must-have fall spice. Cinnamon infuses the cake with warm, aromatic notes that perfectly complement the sweet potato.

Ground Nutmeg: Another classic seasonal spice that deepens the flavor profile, adding a hint of warmth and complexity.

Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Frosting: This creamy, spiced cinnamon frosting adds an irresistible sweet finish.

Caramel Topping: A luscious drizzle that adds an extra layer of sweet indulgence and a beautiful presentation.

Chopped Pecans: These crunchy nuts provide a fantastic textural contrast and a nutty flavor that pairs wonderfully with sweet potato.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Milk, vegetable oil, eggs

How to Make Sweet Potato Cake with Cinnamon Frosting

To make sure your Sweet Potato Cake with Cinnamon Frosting turns out perfectly every time, here are some key tips. See the full recipe below for all the details.

1. Prepare Your Batter

After combining all the cake batter ingredients, mix only for the recommended 2 minutes. Overmixing can develop the gluten too much, leading to a tougher, less tender cake. When adding the mashed sweet potato to the batter, make sure to use exactly 1 1/2 cups. Too much or too little can affect the cake's texture and moisture.

2. Bake and Cool

Allow the cake to cool for the full 1 hour 30 minutes (or until completely cool to the touch) before applying the frosting. If the cake is warm, the frosting will melt and slide off, making a mess.

3. Frost and Decorate

For a smooth and even layer of frosting, an offset spatula is your best friend. It helps you spread the frosting easily across the top of the cake. Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with pecans to finish.

How to Store Sweet Potato Cake with Cinnamon Frosting

Store the finished cake loosely covered in the refrigerator. This helps keep it fresh and moist, especially with the creamy frosting. Store for up to 4 days.

Sweet Potato Cake with Cinnamon Frosting

Prep time:25 min
Total time:2 hr 55 min
Ingredients:10
Servings:12
Calories per serving:560

Ingredient

2 large orange sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 box Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ French Vanilla Cake Mix
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Frosting
2 tablespoons caramel topping
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.

Step 2
In medium saucepan, cover sweet potato cubes with cold water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and return potatoes to saucepan. Mash until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Step 3
In large bowl, mix cake mix, milk, oil, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potato (save remaining sweet potato for another use) with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.

Step 4
Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, 1 hour 30 minutes.

Step 5
Spread frosting over cake. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Recipe Tips

Use offset spatula to spread frosting in smooth layer on top of cake.
Swap caramel topping and chopped pecans for sprinkles or colored sugars, if desired.
Swap cinnamon and nutmeg in cake batter for 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, if desired.
If you'd like, swap Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Frosting for Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories
560
Total Fat
22g
Protein
5g
Total Carbohydrate
84g
Sugars
57g

Servings: 12

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving Calories : 560

Nutrition Facts
Food Component / Nutrient	Amount	% , Daily Value*
Total Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	7g	37%
Trans Fat	0g	% Value Not Available
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	% Value Not Available
Polyunsaturated Fat	4&½g	% Value Not Available
Omega-3	0g	% Value Not Available
Cholesterol	65mg	21%
Sodium	440mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate	84g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1g	7%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value Not Available
Insoluble Fiber	1g	% Value Not Available
Sugars	57g	% Value Not Available
Protein	5g	% Value Not Available
Vitamin D	Value Not Available	6%
Calcium	Value Not Available	10%
Iron	Value Not Available	8%
Potassium	180mg	5%
Vitamin A	Value Not Available	100%
Vitamin C	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin E	Value Not Available	4%
Thiamin	Value Not Available	4%
Riboflavin	Value Not Available	8%
Niacin	Value Not Available	0%
Vitamin B6	Value Not Available	6%
Folic Acid	Value Not Available	4%
Vitamin B12	Value Not Available	4%
Pantothenic Acid	Value Not Available	6%
Phosphorus	Value Not Available	8%
Magnesium	Value Not Available	4%
Zinc	Value Not Available	4%
Manganese	Value Not Available	20%
Selenium	Value Not Available	10%
Copper	Value Not Available	6%
Beta-Carotene	Value Not Available	% Value Not Available
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

Starch 1,
Fruit 0,
Other Carbohydrate 4&½,
Skim Milk 0,
Low-Fat Milk 0,
Milk 0,
Vegetable ½,
Very Lean Meat 0,
Lean Meat 0,
Medium-Fat Meat 0,
High-Fat Meat 0,
Fat 4&½,
Fruits 0c,
Vegetables ¼c,
Grains 0oz-eq,
Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
Dairy 0c,
Fats & Oils 1tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

Carbohydrate Choice5&½

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