Honey Bun Potato Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Batter

01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 4 eggs
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 3/4 cup canola oil
05 - 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
06 - 15.25 ounces of yellow cake box mix

→ Filling

07 - 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
08 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Icing

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 3 to 4 tablespoons milk

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350℉ and let it heat up.
02 - In a bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, eggs (lightly whisked), oil, and vanilla. Add the mashed sweet potatoes and stir until smooth.
03 - Grease a 9 x 13-inch pan and pour in half the cake batter.
04 - Use a smaller bowl to mix the brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir in the pecans until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the filling mixture over the first layer of cake batter. Add the rest of the batter on top. Swirl gently with a knife to combine.
06 - Put the dish in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes. Check with a toothpick, and if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
07 - Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Gradually add a tablespoon of milk at a time and stir until you can drizzle it. Pour over the warm cake.

# Notes:

01 - This dish blends the taste of sweet potatoes and honey buns into an unforgettable treat.
02 - Tastes great whether served warm or cooled to room temp.