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Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake

Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake: Moist, Cozy Delight

Enjoy a delightful Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake, combining earthy sweetness and warming spices, perfect for any occasion.
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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: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes boiled and mashed until smooth
  • 1 cup Almond Butter or cashew/peanut butter if needed
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • potato masher
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
    Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake
  2. Boil two medium sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes until tender. Mash until smooth.
    Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake
  3. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
    Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake
  4. Incorporate ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into the mixture.
    Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake
  5. Add baking soda and fold into the mixture, being careful not to overmix.
    Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
    Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
    Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are smooth for a tender cake. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for 1 week.

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