Description
Sweet Potato Cake is a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional desserts, combining rich chocolate with creamy sweet potatoes. This cake is not only incredibly moist but also naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy family dinners. The unique blend of ingredients ensures that each slice is satisfying and guilt-free, allowing you to indulge without the worry. Whether topped with smooth chocolate frosting or enjoyed plain, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mashed sweet potato (3–4 large sweet potatoes)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and grease a 9 or 10-inch cake pan.
- In a food processor, blend the coconut flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, mashed sweet potato, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. Check for doneness with a skewer—it should come out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg