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Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake

Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake that Melts in Your Mouth

A delightful Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake that offers a moist, gluten-free dessert experience packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup almond butter or cashew butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 3 eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • pot
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes, then boil them until fork-tender for about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add freshly grated ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Stir until well incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in the baking soda without overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Watch carefully to prevent overbaking.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve plain or with toppings like whipped cream, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are fully mashed for a smooth batter. Allow the cake to sit overnight for enhanced flavors.

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