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Olive Oil Sweet Potato Cake (Gluten-Free)

A moist and wholesome gluten free sweet potato cake made with almond flour and heart-healthy olive oil.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes roasted and cooled
  • 1.75 cups almond flour
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.5 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 8-inch cake pan
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pan.
  2. Whisk sweet potatoes, eggs, olive oil, honey, and vanilla.
  3. Mix almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
  5. Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
  6. Bake 40–45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Roasting sweet potatoes enhances sweetness. Use fine almond flour for best texture.