Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake
A moist and flavorful cake made with sweet potatoes and aromatic spices, perfect for gluten-free and healthier dessert options.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes) Ensure sweet potatoes are very soft for smoother batter.
- 3/4 cup almond butter Can be replaced with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 large eggs To make vegan, substitute with flax eggs.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon Experiment with different spices like cardamom or allspice.
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- If not already prepared, peel and boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then mash them with a fork or potato masher.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the freshly grated ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt, and mix thoroughly.
- Sprinkle the baking soda over the batter and gently fold it in until just incorporated.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve the cake plain or with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze slices for later enjoyment. Wrap individual pieces tightly in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g