Sweet Potato Cashew Cake
Sweet Potato Cashew Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with sweet potatoes, cashews, and a hint of vanilla. Topped with black sesame seeds, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for tea-time treats or special occasions. Enjoy its wholesome ingredients and rich taste in every bite!
Sweet Potato Cashew Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the nutty crunch of cashews. This delightful cake is enhanced with a touch of vanilla and topped with black sesame seeds for a unique and visually appealing finish. Perfect for any occasion, it offers a balance of wholesome ingredients and indulgent flavors, making it an excellent choice for dessert, tea-time treats, or even as a special snack.
Ingredients
- Sweet potato: 300 grams (peeled and cut into pieces)
- White sugar: 45 grams
- Salt: A pinch
- Cooking oil: 1 tablespoon
- Eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Water: 150 ml
- Cashew nuts: 30 grams (chopped)
- Baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 200 grams
- Black sesame seeds: For sprinkling
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Directions
-
Cut 300 grams of peeled sweet potato into small pieces. Place the pieces in a microwave-safe dish, add a small amount of water, and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes until soft.
-
Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add 45 grams of white sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 150 ml of water. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
-
Chop 30 grams of cashew nuts and fold them into the mashed sweet potato mixture.
-
Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 200 grams of all-purpose flour to the mixture. Stir well until a smooth dough forms.
-
Line a cake pan with parchment paper and pour the dough evenly into the pan. Sprinkle black sesame seeds on top for garnish.
-
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the cake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
