Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Sweet Potato Cake, a unique twist on traditional chocolate desserts. This moist and decadent cake combines creamy sweet potato puree with rich cocoa powder, creating a dessert that’s not only delicious but also gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for any occasion—birthdays, holidays, or cozy evenings at home—this cake is bound to impress your family and friends with its unexpected yet satisfying taste. Simple to prepare using just a food processor, it’s made with wholesome ingredients like coconut flour and maple syrup, making it a guilt-free treat you can enjoy without compromise.
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
- Optional: 1 cup chocolate frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9 or 10-inch cake pan.
- In a food processor, combine dry ingredients first: coconut flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: mashed sweet potato, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Pulse until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 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 (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg