Sweet Potato CakeWe love adding fruit to desserts, but did you ever think to add veggies? This cake uses sweet potatoes and whole wheat flour to make it a bit healthier than your regular cake.
Makes: 16 servings Ingredients 1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 to 3 medium, or 2 large) 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 ¾ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger Two pinches ground cloves (add more if you like) ½ stick unsalted butter ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 cup packed light brown sugar ½ tsp vanilla 2 large eggs For the frosting: 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup confectioner’s sugar Instructions
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Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 2 inch square Calories: 240 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 2.5g Protein: 5g Sodium: 160mg Carbohydrates: 38g Added Sugar: 17g Fiber: 2g |