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Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake

Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake: A Cozy, Healthy Treat

Enjoy a guilt-free slice of Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake, packed with wholesome ingredients and a zesty kick of ginger.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes boiled and mashed
  • 1 cup almond butter or cashew/sunflower butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream highly recommended
  • 1 cup fresh berries mix and match favorites

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, boil for 15-20 minutes until tender, drain and mash.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm mashed sweet potatoes, almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in grated ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well combined.
  5. Sprinkle in baking soda and fold gently to incorporate.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased pan, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until firm to touch and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the cake rest overnight for enhanced flavors. Store wrapped in plastic to maintain moisture.

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