Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Sweet Potato Cake, a rich and moist dessert that beautifully marries the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the deep flavors of cocoa. This gluten-free, dairy-free cake is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a festive celebration or a cozy family gathering. With its easy preparation requiring only a food processor, you can whip up this delightful treat in no time. Topped with your favorite chocolate frosting and served with fresh berries or whipped coconut cream, this cake is sure to impress everyone at the table. Enjoy a healthier dessert option without compromising on taste!
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). Grease a 9 or 10-inch cake pan with coconut oil.
- 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 pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. Check doneness with a skewer—it should come out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with your choice of chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg