Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Sweet Potato Cake, a unique twist on traditional chocolate cake that combines creamy sweet potato puree with rich cocoa. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to family gatherings. Not only does it satisfy your sweet tooth, but it also caters to dietary needs, being naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
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 (about 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 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 pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with chocolate frosting or serving plain.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg