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Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake is a moist and delicious vegan treat made with nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, oat flour, and rich cocoa powder. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with warm cinnamon, this cake is perfect for a wholesome dessert or snack. Optional additions like vegan chocolate chips, chia seeds, and crushed almonds add texture and extra flavor. Baked to perfection, it offers a fudgy, hearty loaf cake suitable for plant-based diets.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups sweet potatoes (about 2 medium, diced)
  • ¼ cup plant-based milk
  • ½ to ¾ cup maple syrup
  • 1 ½ cups oat flour (ground oats)
  • ½ cup + 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Optional Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup chia seeds (to blend in)
  • ¼ cup crushed almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Boil the diced sweet potatoes in a saucepan of water for 15 to 20 minutes until they are fork-tender. Drain, remove the skin, and transfer the flesh to a blender or food processor.
  2. Puree Sweet Potatoes: Blend or process the boiled sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a better cake texture.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato puree, plant-based milk, and maple syrup. Stir well until fully incorporated.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients and Optional Mix-Ins: Add oat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and if using, vegan chocolate chips, chia seeds, and crushed almonds into the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until a consistent dough forms.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Grease a bread loaf pan adequately to prevent sticking. Transfer the cake batter evenly into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake the Cake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The cake is done when a fork inserted into the center comes out clean and the top feels slightly firm.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. For the best flavor, serve topped with your favorite nut butter.

Notes

  • For a fudgier loaf, slightly underbake the cake, removing it when it is still a bit soft in the center.
  • The vegan chocolate chips can be omitted or replaced with nuts or dried fruit according to preference.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator due to the cooked sweet potatoes to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
  • This cake pairs beautifully with nut butter like almond or peanut butter for extra richness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/sweet-potato-chocolate-cake-recipe/