Imagine a cake so decadent, so incredibly moist, that it defies all your dessert expectations. This Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake is not just another ordinary dessert—it's a game-changing culinary masterpiece that sneaks nutritious sweet potato into a rich, chocolatey treat that will have everyone begging for seconds. Perfect for health-conscious chocolate lovers and those looking to surprise their taste buds, this cake proves that healthy ingredients can create mind-blowing desserts!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet potato puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sweet potato puree and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can frost with chocolate ganache or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Tips
- Use fresh, smooth sweet potato puree for the best texture and moisture.
- Make sure your butter is truly softened, not melted, for optimal cake consistency.
- Don't overmix the batter—mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
- Check the cake's doneness with the toothpick test, looking for a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- For extra richness, consider adding a chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container to maintain its moisture and freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 65mg
