Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Indulge guilt-free with this Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake, a delicious treat rich in flavor and nutrition.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

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 or lemon juice
½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
pinch sea salt

Dry Ingredients

⅔ cup cocoa powder
¾ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
1 tsp sea salt

Topping

1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

9-inch round cake pan
mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
toothpick

Method

Baking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potato, almond butter, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and vinegar.
In another bowl, whisk cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
For ganache, heat coconut milk, chocolate chips, coconut oil, and salt until melted and smooth.
Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Once cooled, top with chocolate ganache.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the cake by using peanut butter instead of almond butter or adding nuts for added crunch.

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