Comments on: Sweet Potato Cake with Marshmallow Frosting

By: Olivia

Olivia — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:45:29 +0000

In reply to Doris. Hi Doris! Thanks so much for the lovely comment! I have made a brown sugar version but I always add butter to it for a buttercream. I'll have to try it straight up!

By: Doris

Doris — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:19:26 +0000

I totally loved your story of making the cake and marshmallow whip! I must tell you that you made my day with your cute and honest comments. I remember years ago, growing up, my mother made the fluffy egg whites but used brown sugar instead of white which gives it a wonderful caramel flavor. It’s the perfect topping for a chocolate cake. Try it sometime! I’m 82 years old, so I can confirm that the recipe has been a favorite for many years!

By: Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:27:57 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. Hi Stephanie! I haven't tried that myself but if it's a similar consistency and canned then it should work fine.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:19:57 +0000

Can I switch out the sweet potato for Ube? It’s a Japanese sweet potato.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:50:09 +0000

In reply to Hyedi.

Hi Hyedi! I haven’t used real sweet potatoes so can’t say for sure. I would give it a try. The puree was fairly soft though, not like mashed sweet potatoes. You may want to try something like this? https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/77010/silky-sweet-potato-puree/

By: Hyedi

Hyedi — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:25:47 +0000

In reply to Glenda.

Maybe add a drop of white food gel to keep it super white? Just an idea;)

By: Hyedi

Hyedi — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:23:59 +0000

In reply to Olivia.

Olivia, I’m using real sweet potatoes as well, regarding the dryness, would adding a tablespoon of vegetable oil to thr cooked and puréed sweet potatos help with keeping it moist?

By: Hyedi

Hyedi — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:11:42 +0000

Making your sweet potato cake for my family’s Easter dinner! I’m excited to make it. I’ll be back with a taste review.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:02:24 +0000

In reply to Joy. Hi Joy! It will be much softer and more difficult to frost with. It would not be pipeable.

By: Joy

Joy — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:49:56 +0000

Hi, Would marshmallow cream work instead of the marshmallow fluff? I have extra marshmallow cream and trying to find recipes to use it!