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Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake

Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake: A Cozy, Guilt-Free Treat

This Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake is a guilt-free dessert that combines sweet potatoes and ginger for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Mashed sweet potatoes Prep by peeling and boiling until tender.
  • ¾ cup Almond butter Can be substituted with sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
  • ½ cup Pure maple syrup
  • 3 large Eggs For a vegan option, use flax eggs or unsweetened applesauce.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Gentle leavening agent.

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 grease your 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Peel and chop your sweet potatoes into small chunks, boil for 15-20 minutes until tender, then mash until smooth.
  3. Combine mashed sweet potatoes, almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl and mix until creamy.
  4. Add freshly grated ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Sprinkle baking soda over the batter and gently fold it in.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve plain or with whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra touch, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or pair with fresh berries.

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