sweet potato chocolate cake
A moist, rich sweet potato chocolate cake that’s vegan-friendly and naturally sweetened. Perfect for a healthier dessert option.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 9 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooled)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose or GF flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch pan with parchment.
2. Whisk mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla in a bowl.
3. Sift in flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
5. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before slicing.
8. Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate.
Notes
For gluten-free: use 1-to-1 GF baking flour.
Optional frosting: blend 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato with 2 tbsp cocoa and 2 tbsp maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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