Description
This Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake is a delicious and healthy dessert that doubles as a perfect breakfast or snack. Made with nutritious sweet potatoes and wholesome oat flour, it is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and infused with rich cocoa powder. This vegan-friendly cake is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy the whole family’s sweet tooth with a moist texture and deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and 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
- ¼ cup crushed almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven and cook sweet potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place diced sweet potatoes in a saucepan and boil for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Puree sweet potatoes: Remove the cooked sweet potatoes from their skins and puree them in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato puree with plant-based milk and maple syrup. Stir until blended.
- Add dry ingredients and optional add-ins: Add oat flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Incorporate optional vegan chocolate chips, chia seeds, and crushed almonds if using.
- Form the batter: Mix all ingredients thoroughly until a dough-like batter forms, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Prepare for baking: Grease a bread loaf pan well, then transfer the batter into the pan, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean and the top has slightly hardened.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Serve plain or topped with your favorite nut butter for added flavor.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, slightly underbake the cake by reducing the baking time by a few minutes.
- Topped with nut butter, this vegan chocolate cake tastes even better and adds extra creaminess.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator due to the sweet potatoes; this will help maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
