5 from 12 votes
Sweet Potato Scones with Cardamom Glaze
Sweet Potato Scones with Cardamom Glaze combine spiced, tender scones made from sweet potato puree and warm spices with a sweet, lightly spiced glaze. The dough includes flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, coconut oil, coconut milk, and vanilla extract, yielding a moist, flavorful baked good. The glaze features confectioners sugar, coconut milk, and ground cardamom for a subtly aromatic finish, complementing the scones' natural sweetness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
scones
Calories:
304 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar organic for vegan-friendly
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil solid-state form
- ½ cup sweet potato homemade or store-bought, puree
- ¼ cup coconut milk plus extra as needed, canned full-fat
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- ¾ cup confectioners sugar
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk plus extra as needed, canned full-fat
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom to taste
Instructions
For the scones:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Add in the coconut oil and use a pastry cutter to cut the oil into the flour. Continue until it resembles even-sized crumbs. In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the sweet potato puree, coconut milk and vanilla. Add to the large bowl and mix just until the dough comes together (if the dough is too dry, add in additional milk one tablespoon at a time).
- Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface. With well-floured hands, bring the dough together and then pat into a circle that is about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 equal wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet (leaving space between the wedges). Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes, until light golden brown. Transfer the scones to a wire rack. Let cool for 10 minutes before adding the glaze.
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For the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioner's sugar, milk, and cardamom until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, slowly add in additional milk until it reaches your desired consistency. Drizzle over the scones.
Nutrition Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
214mg
(9%)
Potassium
147mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
3364IU
(67%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 3364IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.