Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the richness of our Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake, a delightful treat that satisfies your chocolate cravings while remaining guilt-free. This cake beautifully marries the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with high-quality cocoa, resulting in a moist and decadent dessert perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a cozy family dinner, this flourless and gluten-free cake is made with wholesome ingredients like almond butter and pure maple syrup, ensuring you enjoy a nutritious delight that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1 cup unsweetened almond butter
- 2 large eggs
- ⅔ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cider vinegar
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking dish with coconut oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, almond butter, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cider vinegar until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in coconut milk and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg