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Moist Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Discover the Moist Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake, a delicious dessert that blends sweet potato and rich chocolate flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Sweet Potato Puree freshly mashed or canned
  • 3/4 cup Coconut Flour substitute with almond flour for different texture
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed for deeper taste
  • 1 cup Sugar coconut sugar or maple syrup can be used
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1/2 tsp Salt sea salt recommended
  • 3 large Eggs substitute with flaxseed meal for vegan version
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup honey can be an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil melted butter can be an alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Food processor
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9 or 10-inch cake pan with coconut oil.
  2. In a food processor, combine coconut flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add sweet potato puree, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan for 20-30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure sweet potatoes are fully mashed, watch baking time to avoid overbaking, and cool fully before frosting. Adding warm spices can enhance flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for later use.

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