Sweet potato coconut cake

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10 servings

Very Easy

1 h 15 m

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Sweet potatoes are often known for fries, purée, or gratin... but how about using them for dessert? Try our recipe for sweet potato and coconut cake! It's an ultra-easy, 100% homemade preparation that will allow you to end your meal on a sweet note! Plus, this recipe is gluten-free! Yes, we used cornstarch ;-) It's a great opportunity for those with intolerances and allergies to enjoy dessert too!

Ingredients

• 800 g sweet potatoes
• 80 g butter
• 80 g sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 60 g grated coconut
• 3 eggs

Materials

• Silicone mold (9.5 inches in diameter)
• Potato masher

Preparation

• Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into pieces. Cook for 15 minutes in boiling water.
• Mash them with a potato masher, and add the butter so that it melts into the hot sweet potatoes.
  
• Add sugar, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and mix well. Then add the cornstarch and mix.
• Add the grated coconut, then the eggs, and mix well.
  
• Pour the mixture into a greased mold and bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
• And there you have it, your sweet potato cake is ready!
  

Observations

Sweet Potato: Here we cooked it in water, but you can also steam it.

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