Purple Sweet Potato Tea Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, mash the cooked purple sweet potatoes until smooth.
• STEP 4.Add the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
• STEP 5.Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• STEP 6.Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 7.Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
• STEP 8.Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
• STEP 9.Slice and serve the Purple Sweet Potato Tea Cake with a cup of tea or a dollop of whipped cream.
• STEP 10.Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to use cooked and mashed purple sweet potatoes for the best texture and flavor.
• If you don't have purple sweet potatoes, you can substitute with regular sweet potatoes, but the color of the cake will be different.
• For a more intense purple color, you can add a few drops of purple food coloring to the batter.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the cake at room temperature for the best taste and texture.
• You can dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
• This cake pairs well with a variety of teas, such as Earl Grey or chamomile.