Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of our Sweet Potato Cake, a delightful spin on traditional desserts! This unique cake combines creamy sweet potato puree with decadent chocolate, offering a healthier yet indulgent treat perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, cozy family dinners, or festive celebrations. Gluten-free and dairy-free, this cake is an inclusive dessert that everyone can enjoy. Plus, with just one food processor needed for preparation, cleanup is a breeze! Experience the joy of baking with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to impress both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 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 (about 3–4 large)
- 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, combine coconut flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, mashed sweet potato, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with chocolate frosting if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 119mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 42mg