Southern Sweet Potato Pone
A dense, spiced Southern dessert made with tender sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a silky texture. Perfect for brunch or dessert with whipped cream or powdered sugar.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups grated raw sweet potatoes
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Grate 3 cups of fresh sweet potatoes.
- Whisk melted butter, evaporated milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Fold in grated sweet potatoes until combined.
- Add raisins, pecans, or coconut (optional).
- Pour mixture into prepared dish and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving with whipped cream or powdered sugar.
Notes
Use fresh sweet potatoes for best moisture and texture.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Add optional mix-ins based on preference.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Add optional mix-ins based on preference.