Description
A moist and tender cake highlighting sweet potato, with a hint of gin for a unique flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup gin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, almond flour, sugar, eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, gin, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, and mix again until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as-is or top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Can be served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg