Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
Paleo Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake is a decadent yet guilt-free dessert perfect for any occasion. This moist cake combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with rich cocoa, creating an indulgent treat that satisfies your chocolate cravings while aligning with your health goals. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll be enjoying every slice in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Boil or steam sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Once cool, peel and mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, and maple syrup until creamy.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg