Description
A moist, nutrient-rich dessert made with sweet potato, almond butter, and cocoa powder, this Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake is indulgent yet healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- For the Ganache:
- 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine mashed sweet potato, almond butter, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and vinegar in a medium bowl, whisking until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top, and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the ganache by warming coconut milk, chocolate chips, coconut oil, and a pinch of sea salt in a saucepan until melted. Let cool slightly.
- After baking, cool the cake in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, pour the ganache over the cake and spread evenly.
- Slice and serve, optionally topping with flaky sea salt.
Notes
Store at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerate for 5-7 days. This cake can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Serve warmed with a dollop of yogurt or ice cream for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, healthy dessert, sweet potato, gluten-free, dairy-free