Grandma’s Famous Sweet Potato Butter Cake – Rich, Moist, and Classic

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 ½ cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed)

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

• Cream cheese glaze or caramel drizzle

• Toasted pecans for garnish