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Sweet Potato Ginger Cake

Sweet Potato Ginger Cake: A Healthy Twist on Tradition

This Sweet Potato Ginger Cake combines sweet potatoes and ginger for a comforting, gluten-free dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup almond butter or other nut butter
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons 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
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing it lightly.
  2. Peel and chop fresh sweet potatoes into chunks, then boil them for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Mash until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the smooth mashed sweet potatoes, almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  4. Stir in the grated ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly distributed.
  5. Gently sprinkle in the baking soda and fold it into the batter, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Slice the cake and serve plain or with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing for a light texture, and allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Consider letting the cake rest overnight for enhanced flavor.

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