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Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake

This Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake is ultra-moist, fudgy, and secretly packed with veggies! Mashed sweet potato adds natural sweetness and moisture, while cocoa and dark chocolate make it rich and indulgent. Perfect as a healthier dessert that still satisfies every chocolate craving!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 squares
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for glaze, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter (for glaze, optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, applesauce, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Optional: For glaze, melt chocolate chips with milk and coconut oil in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16g
Keyword Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake, Gluten-free, Healthy Dessert, Paleo
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