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Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake Recipe

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A moist, rich, and healthier take on chocolate cake made with sweet potatoes for added nutrition and natural sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, coconut oil, and brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in the Greek yogurt and milk until incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flours, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can use canned or freshly cooked sweet potato.
  • Replace sugar with maple syrup or honey for a more natural sweetener.
  • This cake tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded.

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