Description

Healthy Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake is a nutritious and delicious dessert made with mashed sweet potatoes and rich cocoa powder. Moist, tender, and full of chocolate flavor, it’s a wholesome treat perfect for dessert, snack, or even breakfast.

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato (about 1 cup mashed)

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (or yogurt)

2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup almond milk (or any milk)

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

For Frosting (optional):

1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8-inch round cake pan.
Cook sweet potato until soft (bake at 400°F for 45-60 mins or microwave for 5-7 mins), peel and mash to yield 1 cup.
In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk mashed sweet potato, maple syrup or honey, applesauce, eggs, vanilla, and almond milk.
Combine wet and dry ingredients gently. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For frosting: mix yogurt, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Add a splash of milk if needed for consistency.
Frost cooled cake and serve. Garnish with extra chocolate chips or cocoa powder if desired.

Notes

Use flax eggs and dairy-free yogurt for a vegan version.

Substitute with gluten-free flour for a GF cake.

Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor depth.

Skip the frosting for a lighter option or dust with powdered sugar.

Store frosted cake in the fridge for up to 5 days; unfrosted can stay at room temperature for 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg