Sweet Potato Cake with Maple-Bourbon Pecans Recipe
"If you love sweet potato, try this cake recipe enriched with a little bourbon and sweetened with maple syrup, plus the crunch of pecans...."
INGREDIENTS
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Topping:
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/4 cup light brown sugar
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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1 tablespoon bourbon
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 cups chopped pecans
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Cake:
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1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup light brown sugar
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4 large eggs, at room temperature
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2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
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1 tablespoon bourbon
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup sour cream
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Glaze:
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup bourbon
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1 (7 ounce) can whipped cream, or as needed (optional)
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