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Flourless Sweet Potato Cake with Gin

A unique and healthy dessert that combines sweet potatoes, cocoa, and a hint of gin, making it gluten-free and nutrient-packed.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes About 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed until smooth.
  • 1/2 cup almond butter Can substitute with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup Natural sweeteners.
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Provides rich chocolate flavor.
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour Gluten-free flour that helps absorb moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent for rising.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aromatic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon gin extract Adds a unique twist.
  • 3 large eggs Binds ingredients together.

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and cook the sweet potatoes until soft, then mash them in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. In the bowl with the mashed sweet potatoes, add almond butter, honey or maple syrup, cocoa powder, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, and gin extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch round cake pan.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalProtein: 5gSodium: 150mg

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