Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake is full of texture and flavor.
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Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
This is a chocolate cake recipe that features sweet potatoes.
It is also a tasty chocolate cake recipe that can be served as dessert with or without a chocolate topping.
Have you tried my Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Truffles?
That is a similar recipe to this one as both recipes are made with sweet potatoes.
However, this recipe is for a chocolate cake.
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People always ask me what is vegan cake made of.
This chocolate cake recipe is really a lot like a regular chocolate cake recipe.
The main difference between this vegan cake recipe and a standard chocolate cake recipe is that this recipe contains no dairy.
We are using substitutions for the usual dairy that is added to a cake recipe.
The sweet potatoes act as a binder in place of eggs that are normally used.
Also, we are adding vegan milk instead of regular milk to this recipe.
This recipe is for anyone asking what can be made with sweet potatoes.
If you have leftover cooked sweet potatoes, this is certainly a great way to use them up.
If your sweet potatoes have not been cooked, I will give you instructions on how to prepare them.
Sweet potatoes add structure and flavor to this recipe.
The potatoes also add a sweetness to this recipe as well as being an alternative for an added fat (oil).
Because we are using chocolate, you will most likely not see any orange coloring from the potatoes in your cake.
Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
Tips for making vegan cake.
It is normal for the cake batter to be to be thicker than a nonvegan cake batter.
I would suggest that you do not add additional liquid as this can lead to your cake cracking while it bakes.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- Using fresh ingredients in this recipe is essential to the success of the cake. This is especially true with your dry ingredients.
- To make this recipe you will need sweet potato puree. The easiest way to get a sweet potato puree is to simply buy sweet potato puree in a can.
- If you decide to make your own sweet potato puree, avoid boiling the potatoes. This is because the water from boiling can have an effect on the cake.
Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
How to puree sweet potatoes.
I mentioned above that the easiest way to get a sweet potato puree is to simply buy sweet potato puree in a can.
However, you can also do it yourself.Pierce each potato a few times with a fork and then place the potato on to a baking sheet.
Bake the potatoes at 375 for 90 minutes or until soft then allow them to cool before peeling.
Once cooled and peeled, simply puree the potatoes in a food processor or strong blender.How to store vegan cake.
This cake should be covered in plastic wrap or a similar covering. If properly covered and refrigerated , this cake will stay moist for up to five days.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Vegan Chocolate and Banana Mousse
- Homemade Vegan Raspberry Crumble.
- Vegan Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies.
- How to make Vegan Caramel Sauce.
- Panna Cotta in Strawberry Sauce.
- Vegan Almond Milk Ice Cream Recipe.
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Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
About this vegan cake recipe.
This is a moist chocolate cake recipe.
It can be topped with melted chocolate to make it even better.Sweet potato puree is used in this recipe.
The sweet potatoes add to the flavor and texture of this recipe.
Even better, the sweet potatoes act as a binder so that eggs are not needed to bake this cake.Ingredient needed to make this vegan chocolate cake.
- Flour– 2 cups all-purpose.
- Baking Powder– 2 teaspoons.
- Baking Soda– 1 teaspoon.
- Salt- ½ teaspoon.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder– ½ cup.
- Sweet Potato Puree– 1 cup .
- Brown Sugar– 1 ½ cups.
- Almond Milk -1 ⅔ cups.
- Apple Cider Vinegar– 1 tablespoon.
- Vanilla Extract -2 teaspoons.
- Chocolate Chips– ½ cup, melted
- Topping- ¾ cup chocolate chips, melted
- Optional- Vegan Butter to grease the cake pan.
How to make this Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake.
- Preheat your oven to 350 and double prep the cake pan. I grease mine and then dust unsweetened cocoa powder or flour .
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a whisk to mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the sweet potato puree and the brown sugar until blended. Then stir in the almond milk, vinegar, and and vanilla.
- For the next step we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients at a time, gently stirring between additions. Add the melted chocolate and mix until just combined.
- Transfer the cake batter to the prepared cake pan. Shake the pan onto the counter and smooth the top with a spatula as needed to evenly spread the batter out. Then bake the cake for 60-65 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Very tiny lumps (almost insignificant ones) are ok as this is a moist cake.
- Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before inverting it into a wire rack to chill thoroughly. For the topping, melt the remaining chocolate chips pour it over the cake.
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Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake, a delicious and lush dessert recipe that is made in a more healthy way.
Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
VEGAN SWEET POTATO CHOCOLATE CAKE, A DELICIOUS AND LUSH DESSERT RECIPE THAT IS MADE IN A MORE HEALTHY WAY.Ingredients
- Flour- 2 cups all-purpose.
- Baking Powder- 2 teaspoons.
- Baking Soda- 1 teaspoon.
- Salt- ½ teaspoon.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder- ½ cup.
- Sweet Potato Puree- 1 cup .
- Brown Sugar- 1 ½ cups.
- Almond Milk -1 ⅔ cups.
- Apple Cider Vinegar- 1 tablespoon.
- Vanilla Extract -2 teaspoons.
- Chocolate Chips- ½ cup melted
- Topping- ¾ cup chocolate chips melted
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 and double prep the cake pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a whisk to mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the sweet potato puree and the brown sugar until blended. Then stir in the almond milk, vinegar, and and vanilla.
- For the next step we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl.
- Add the melted chocolate and mix until just combined. Transfer the cake batter to the prepared cake pan. Shake the pan onto the counter and smooth the top with a spatula as needed to evenly spread the batter out. Then bake the cake for 60-65 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before inverting it into a wire rack to chill thoroughly. For the topping, melt the remaining chocolate chips pour it over the cake.
Recipe Notes
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