healthy chocolate cake
A moist, chocolate‑rich cake made with sweet potato and avocado frosting – a healthier twist on a classic treat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pcs large eggs
- 1 cup baked and mashed sweet potato
- 0.33 cup olive oil
- 0.33 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup self rising flour
- 0.33 cup cacao powder
- 0.25 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp espresso powder optional
- 2 pcs ripe avocados
- 0.33 cup cacao powder (for frosting)
- 0.33 cup maple syrup (for frosting)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9‑inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, sweet potato, olive oil, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth. Sift in the flour, cacao powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder; mix until the batter is uniform.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25‑30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in the pan 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, make the frosting: blend the avocados, maple syrup and cacao powder in a food processor until silky and fluffy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For extra chocolate intensity, drizzle a little melted dark chocolate over the frosting just before serving.