Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sweet Potato Cake, a unique dessert that beautifully marries the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich cocoa. This moist cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings, and satisfies sweet cravings without guilt. Not only is it dairy-free and gluten-free, but it’s also simple to prepare using just a food processor. With its creamy texture and wholesome ingredients like coconut oil and natural sweeteners, this cake is a healthier take on traditional desserts.
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 (approximately 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 (optional)
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 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 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg