4 Ingredient Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake
This rich and decadent chocolate cake is sweet and smooth like mousse cake. It is made with only 4 healthy ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups + 1 tbs (420 g) sweet potato puree
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 5 tbs maple syrup
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbs (43 g) cacao powder
Optional Add ins:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp espresso powder
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup (90 g) dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbs heavy cream, room temp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 6 inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup and vanilla. Next, whisk in the sweet potato until fluffy. Sift in the cacao powder and salt. Mix everything until batter is super smooth, fluffy and has the texture of mousse. Then, transfer to batter to your cake pan and spread out evenly. Tap the pan on your counter a few times to eliminate any bubbles. Bake for about 1 hour.
- VERY IMPORTANT: Allow the cake to set and cool in the pan for at least 2 hours. I personally allow the cake in pan to cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes and then transferred to my fridge and chilled for 2 more hours (or overnight).
Frosting:
- In mini pot, melt your chocolate chips. Transfer to a small bowl and add in the heavy cream. QUICKLY, whisk the two together vigorously until thick and smooth. Spread this out evenly on top of the cake. Shave some chocolate for aesthetic.
Notes
You may also like this 3 Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Nutritional Information includes the chocolate frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Recipe adapted from Kirbie's Cravings.Com
- You can use pureed butternut squash or pumpkin instead of the sweet potato.
- You can use honey instead of maple syrup.
- This cake isn't very sweet by itself , so I definitely recommend making the chocolate frosting.
Calories: 200kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 124mg, Potassium: 557mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 8649IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 3mg
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