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Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch square pan. In a large bowl, whisk the sweet potato, oil, both sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold until just combined, then stir in the chocolate chips.
  3. Pour the batter into the pan, sprinkle top with extra chocolate chips if desired, and bake 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick has moist crumbs.
  4. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, transfer to a rack, and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use cooled, fully mashed sweet potato. The cake is even better the next day; store it covered at room temperature overnight or in the fridge for longer storage.