Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake with Pecans: Moist, Spiced, and Irresistibly Sweet

Introduction

Warm, tender, and bursting with cozy flavors, this Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake with Pecans is a comforting dessert perfect for fall—or any time you crave a sweet, spiced treat. Mashed sweet potatoes create a moist, rich base, while a sweet honey glaze and crunchy pecans add a decadent finish.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

  • ½ tsp ground ginger

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 3 tbsp honey

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

  • 2–3 tbsp milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to Make

  1. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: