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Sweet Potato Pudding Cake Recipe

Mouthwatering Sweet Potato Pudding Cake Recipe You'll Love

This Sweet Potato Pudding Cake Recipe is a delightful gluten-free and vegetarian dessert that pairs sweet potatoes with zesty lime.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 3 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Soft Dark-Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for healthier alternative
  • 4 large Eggs or 12 tbsp aquafaba for vegan option
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 tbsp Lime Zest
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice or lemon juice as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon or add ginger for extra zing
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
For the Moisture and Texture
  • 1 cup Skimmed Milk or almond/oat milk for a dairy-free version
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
For Natural Sweetness
  • 1 cup Raisins or dried cranberries/nuts if preferred

Equipment

  • Loaf tin
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (gas mark 4).
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes. Cook in boiling water for 20-25 minutes until tender, then mash until smooth.
  3. Mix melted butter, dark-brown sugar, lime zest, and lime juice into warm mashed sweet potatoes.
  4. Beat eggs and milk in a separate bowl, then fold into the sweet potato mixture.
  5. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and raisins. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Grease and line a 900g (18cm x 8cm deep) loaf tin with parchment paper, then pour in the batter.
  7. Bake for 1½ to 1¾ hours until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with yogurt or custard for a delightful treat.

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