Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sweet Potato Cake – a unique twist on traditional chocolate cake that is as nutritious as it is delicious. This rich and moist cake features creamy sweet potato puree, making it gluten-free and dairy-free, perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or simply treating yourself, this cake combines wholesome ingredients like coconut flour and maple syrup with decadent cocoa to create a dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Serve it plain or elevate it with toppings like whipped coconut cream or fresh berries for a truly memorable experience.
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 your oven to 350°F (180°C) 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 until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with your favorite chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg