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Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

A delicious and nutritious chocolate cake made with sweet potatoes, offering a unique twist to traditional recipes.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes about 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cake pan
  • Whisk
  • toothpick

Method
 

  1. Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling, chopping, and boiling until tender, then mash until smooth.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: mashed sweet potatoes, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and fold in chocolate chips if using.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F, grease a 9-inch round cake pan, pour in the batter, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalProtein: 3gSodium: 150mg

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