1-Let’s get down to the fun part, y’all baking this sweet potato coffee cake from scratch! Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9-inch pan; lining it with parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze. Gather all your ingredients first, like peeling and mashing those sweet potatoes, to keep things moving smoothly.

2-In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, espresso powder, nutmeg, and cardamom. This step ensures everything mixes evenly for that perfect spiced flavor. Next, in another bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar until fluffy, then stir in the sweet potato puree, milk, oil, melted butter, and vanilla bean paste for a rich, moist batter.

3-Fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients gently, just until combined overmixing can make the cake tough, and we want it tender! Pour the batter into your prepared pan and sprinkle on that crumbly streusel topping. Pop it in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Once done, let it cool for about 10 minutes, then whip up the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of salt until smooth and drizzle it over the top.

4-Serve it sliced and warm; it’s pure comfort on a plate. If you’re looking for more easy breakfast ideas, try our Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake, which is another simple favorite around here.