Sweet Potato Cranberry Cake

This convenient recipe uses items you have in your pantry, like sweet potatoes, cranberries, coconut and chocolate chips. Everyone will enjoy this delicious dessert!

Sweet Potato Cranberry Cake

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 20 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sweet potatoes, buttermilk, eggs, oil and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
  • 2. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 3. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and chili powder. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with cranberries, coconut and chocolate chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 235 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.