Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake Recipe
This Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake offers a moist and tender crumb infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made without flour, it delivers a gluten-free, wholesome treat perfect for cozy occasions or any time you want a delightful spiced dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Base
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
Wet Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup almond butter
- 1⁄2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1⁄4 tsp ground cloves
- 1⁄4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick during baking.
- Cook and Mash Sweet Potatoes: If you haven’t done so already, peel and boil the sweet potatoes until they are tender. Once soft, mash them thoroughly using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with almond butter, pure maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir these together until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add Spices: Incorporate the freshly grated ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix well to distribute the spices evenly throughout the batter.
- Incorporate Baking Soda: Sprinkle the baking soda over the batter and gently fold it in, being careful not to overmix, just until it’s incorporated.
- Pour and Smooth Batter: Transfer the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula to ensure even baking.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Once fully cooled, enjoy the cake plain or optionally with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar. For extra flair, consider a praline topping made from chopped nuts mixed with maple syrup applied before baking.
Notes
- Flavors intensify and develop if the cake is made a day ahead, enhancing its moistness and spice.
- Sweetness of sweet potatoes can vary, so adjust the maple syrup quantity to your preferred taste.
- This cake pairs exceptionally well with spiced tea or freshly brewed coffee, making it a perfect cozy treat.
- For added texture and sweetness, sprinkle chopped nuts mixed with maple syrup on top before baking to create a praline topping.
