Southern Sweet Potato Pound Cake (Pecan Praline Glaze)

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Janie

subheading: Sweet Potato Pound Cake:

1 ½ cups 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup light brown sugar

6 large eggs room temperature

2 cups mashed sweet potato 1 ¼ lb fresh sweet potatoes or 2 to 3 medium potatoes

1 cup evaporated milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

zest of 1 medium orange

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground ginger

subheading: Pecan Praline Glaze:

1 cup chopped toasted pecans

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

5 tablespoons brown sugar

5 tablespoons granulated sugar

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

6 tablespoons evaporated milk

5 tablespoons confectioners sugar

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