# Sweet Potato Desserts This Candied Sweet Potato Crumb Cake Recipe has a Buttered Rum Sauce By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumb-cake-recipe References: [bakingamoment](http://bakingamoment.com/buttered-rum-and-candied-sweet-potato-crumb-cake/) If you are looking for a way to update your standard coffee cake, you might want to go with this delicious crumb cake recipe. From the food blog Baking A Moment, the buttered rum and [candied sweet potato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-yam-white-chocolate) crumb cake is an autumnally appropriate dessert that sneaks in an extra serving of vegetables. The [cinnamon and clove-spiced](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-cinnamon-square) treat gives it lots of fall-themed flavor. The crumb cake recipe is originally from Jocelyn Delk Adams and is featured in the cookbook Grandbaby Cakes: Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, Soulful Memories. Described as "soul-warming" and the ideal way to kick start a crisp weekend this season, the dish is essentially a combination of streusel and cake covered in a butter-rum sauce. You'll need at least two sweet potatoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegetable-based Desserts:** Creating desserts incorporating vegetables provides an opportunity for unique and healthier sweet treats. - **Fall-themed Flavors:** Using spices and flavors associated with autumn can create a seasonal appeal in dessert recipes. - **Combining Streusel and Cake:** Incorporating streusel in cake recipes offers a textural contrast that enhances the overall dessert experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore incorporating vegetables into dessert products to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Cookbook Publishing:** Publishing cookbooks featuring recipes with fall-themed flavors can attract food enthusiasts looking for seasonal dishes. - **Baking and Pastry:** In the baking and pastry industry, combining streusel and cake can inspire innovative dessert creations that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frosted Cornbread Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-cornbread.md) - [Single-Serve Butter Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-butter-cake.md) - [Mini Easter Dessert Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-carrot-cake.md) - [Mini Toffee Butter Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-toffee-butter-cake.md) - [Sweet Potato Souffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-sweet-potato-souffle.md) - [Sweet Potato Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-marshmallow-brulee.md) - [Miniature Toffee Banana Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-upside-down-cake.md) - [Southern Recipe Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grandmas-southern-pecan-cake.md) - [Apple Crumb Cake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crumb-cake.md)