Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Sweet Potato Cake, a luscious dessert that brings a unique twist to traditional chocolate cake. Combining rich chocolate flavors with creamy sweet potato puree, this gluten-free and dairy-free treat is perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy evenings at home. The moist texture and wholesome ingredients make it a guilt-free indulgence everyone will love. With minimal preparation and simple steps, you can create this irresistible cake that will impress family and friends alike.
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
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9 or 10-inch cake pan.
- In a food processor, combine the coconut flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, mashed sweet potato, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg