Sweet Potato Cake

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Weight Watchers Sweet Potato Cake is a high-carb (30 grams) and flavorful dessert recipe. Sweet potatoes, which naturally provide sweetness are used to make this delicious and moist cake. Sweet potato also helps to lose weight. With only 5 Weight Watchers points per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free cake. The perfect cake for any important event, birthday, or party. This Weight Watchers Sweet Potato Cake is a unique dessert option for anyone looking for a nutritious and satisfying dish. This recipe is a must-try for everyone who likes sweet potatoes. It contains 5.1 grams of protein, 1.3 grams of dietary fiber, and 0.6 mg of iron making this cake more nutritious. Let’s start the cake recipe with the following directions.

Equipment

  • Baking oven
  • Large mixing bowl
  • One spoon
  • Baking pan or use a round pan
  • A knife
  • Small bowl
  • One butter knife
  • Serving plate

Ingredients

For Cake Batter

  • All-purpose flour 1 1/3 cup
  • Baking Powder 1/2tsp
  • Baking Soda 1/2tsp
  • Salt 1/4tsp
  • Cinnamon 1tsp
  • Nutmeg 1/4tsp
  • Dried Ginger /4tsp
  • Unsweetened Applesauce 1/3 cup
  • Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons
  • Large Eggs 2
  • One cup of mashed and cooked sweet potatoes
  • Vanilla Extract 1tsp

For Yogurt Frosting

  • Pure Maple Syrup 3 tbsps
  • Nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 1/2 cup
  • Pumpkin pie spice, add according to taste
  • Sugar-free cheesecake Jello powder 1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. First, heat the oven by setting its temperature to 350 degrees F.
  2. Next, add unsweetened applesauce, mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine all items by using a spoon.
  4. Then, add nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and dried ginger to the same bowl.
  5. Mix well to make it a lumps-free mixture.
  6. Next, pour all-purpose flour gently into the eggs and baking soda mixture.
  7. Now, continuously mix until the flour is transferred into a clean and uniform mixture.
  8. After that, shift this cake batter into a greased square baking pan or a 9-inch round pan lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake the sweet potato cake for half an hour or until the cake is spongy.
  10. After half an hour, check the cake with a knife or toothpick.
  11. Let the cake rest until the frosting is ready.
  12. Now, add all frosting ingredients such as pure maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, cheesecake Jello powder, and nonfat Greek yogurt to a deep dish.
  13. Mix all items until a uniform textured frosting is prepared.
  14. You can adjust the quantity of Jello powder or maple syrup to your wish.
  15. After that, assemble the cake.

Assembling:

  1. Place the cake in a dirt-free place. Divide it into two equal halves.
  2. Now, cover the first layer of cake with frosting using a butter knife.
  3. Next, shift the second piece of cake over the frosting piece.
  4. Finally, apply the remaining frosting to the top of the cake.
  5. The creamy and yummy Weight Watchers Sweet Potato Cake is ready.
  6. Place this cake on a plate and cut it into twelve pieces.
  7. Enjoy and serve.

Unique Serving Suggestions:

  1. You can pair this cheesy cake with tea, hot coffee, or fresh juices.
  2. Enjoy it with roasted chicken, grilled salmon, sauteed vegetables, and stir-fried beef.

Variations and Alternatives:

Lower the point:

  • Replace the sugar with a 1 ratio 1 zero-calorie sweetener to further reduce the calorie count. Additionally, you can swap the maple syrup with powdered form zero-calorie sweetener. Ensure the sweetener is powdered rather than ground.

Frosting Ideas:

  • You can make the cake frosting of your desire and personal choice. Cream cheese frosting, classic buttercream frosting, or other varieties of frosting pair well with this cake.

Maple pecan glaze:

  • As an alternative to icing, you might use homemade maple pecan glaze to decorate the cake. After using this glaze, recalculate the Weight Watchers points and calorie amount.

Spices:

  • We add a balanced amount of spices. Using too little spice will leave the cake tasteless while using too much spice will give it a bitter taste.

Tips:

  • We add mashed sweet potatoes. You can blend the sweet potatoes into a food blender to make a chunk-free smooth puree.
  • Avoid over-mixing the cake batter.
  • Try this cake with nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger spices for extra taste.
  • We use good quality and fresh sweet potatoes.
  • Bake the cake in a nonstick pan.

Storage Information:

Advance Preparation:

  • We can bake the cake two to four days before serving. Save it in the fridge.

Fridge:

  • You can store the remaining pieces of cake in a tight box and refrigerate it for 3 to 4 days.

Freezer:

  • Wrap the cake slices in a plastic wrapper and put them in a container. Freeze for thirty to sixty days.

FAQs:

Can we use canned sweet potatoes instead of fresh ones?

  • Yes, you can use canned sweet potatoes. They contain an extra amount of preservatives and sugars. I suggest using fresh sweet potatoes to avoid an additional quantity of sugar.

Can I bake the cake in various pans?

  • Yes, use a different pan size when baking the cake. You will need to balance the baking time and temperature accordingly.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving Amount:

Serving Size 95 g, approx. to 1 cake slice
Total Amount 12 people
Total Calories 149 kcal
Carbohydrates 30 g
Protein 5.1 g
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g
Sugar 16 g
Total Fat 1 g
Sodium 96 mg
Iron 0.6 mg

Weight Watchers Points Per Serving is only five (5) points