Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Cake

This Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Cake is a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes balanced with aromatic spices. It's a light yet satisfying dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• sweet potato - 200 grams, cooked and mashed
• all-purpose flour - 100 grams
• coconut sugar - 50 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• ground ginger - 1/4 teaspoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• coconut milk - 60 ml
• vegetable oil - 30 ml
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• apple cider vinegar - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, coconut milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Mix until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve as desired, optionally with a drizzle of coconut cream.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from sweet potatoes, supporting immune health.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut, promoting heart health.

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