Cherokee Yam Cakes Biscuits

Elevate your biscuit game with these irresistible Cherokee Yam Cakes Biscuits, a unique fusion of sweet and savory flavors that's sure to delight your taste buds. Made with creamy mashed yams, cinnamon, and a hint of sugar, these biscuits boast a pillowy, tender texture and a subtle natural sweetness. Cold, cubed butter folded into the dry ingredients creates flaky layers, while a touch of heavy cream ensures a rich, decadent bite. Perfectly golden and lightly spiced, these biscuits are an excellent accompaniment to breakfast spreads, hearty dinners, or as a standalone treat. Serve them warm with a drizzle of honey or a smear of butter for a comforting finish. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and yields 8 fluffy, flavor-packed biscuits perfect for showcasing the cozy, earthy tones of yams.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups yams (fresh, peeled and mashed)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0 optional butter or honey (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel and dice fresh yams, boil them in a pot of water until soft (about 15 minutes), then drain and mash them. Measure out 1.5 cups of mashed yams and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon until evenly combined.

Step 4

Add the cubed, cold butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, stir together the mashed yams and heavy cream until smooth.

Step 6

Gently fold the yam mixture into the flour-butter mixture. Stir just until the dough comes together; do not overmix.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough (approximately 2.5 inches wide). Gather and re-roll scraps as needed.

Step 8

Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet about 1-inch apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Step 10

Serve warm with butter or honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(859.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2521.3

Total Fat 123.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 337mg	0%
Sodium 2615.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 314.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 27.4g
Protein 31.0g	0%

Vitamin D 9IU	0%
Calcium 127.4mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 3198.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.6%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 50.4%