Description
This Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake is a delicious, guilt-free dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the natural sweetness and moisture of sweet potatoes. Made without flour, dairy, or refined sugar, this gluten-free and dairy-free cake is the perfect treat for anyone looking for a healthier yet indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 1 cup of pureed sweet potato)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened creamy almond butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Optional Frosting:
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Sweet Potato: Pierce the sweet potato with a fork and bake for about 45 minutes, or until soft. Let it cool, then peel and mash until smooth.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, mix the pureed sweet potato, almond butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir until smooth.
- Activate the Baking Soda: Add the apple cider vinegar and mix well.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan.
- Make the Frosting: For the frosting, heat the coconut milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread the ganache over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Double Chocolate: Add 1 cup of dark chocolate chips to the batter for extra chocolate flavor and a fudgy texture.
- Vegan Option: Replace eggs with a vegan egg replacer.
- Frosting Alternative: Skip the ganache and top with powdered sugar or cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
