Craving a decadent chocolate cake but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? Look no further! This simple, no-bake recipe requires just two ingredients: sweet potatoes and dark chocolate. Health guru and Instagram sensation Kelsi Boocock (@healthykelsii) shared this delicious dessert online, proclaiming it “quite possibly the best recipe I’ve made – I can’t believe how easy it is!”
The no-bake cake owes its rich, creamy texture to the combination of luscious dark chocolate and velvety sweet potatoes. While it lacks the crumbly sponge of a traditional cake, it offers a unique consistency reminiscent of a popular past trend – sweet potato brownies.
Although it requires chilling time in the fridge, this no-bake cake promises to satisfy any sweet craving. It’s a simple, decadent dessert that requires minimal effort.
Here’s what you need:
Ingredients:
* Two large sweet potatoes
* 200g good quality dark chocolate
Optional Frosting:
* 100g dark chocolate
* Half a cup of coconut milk
Instructions:
1. Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into small chunks. Microwave them with a little water until tender. Alternatively, microwave the whole peeled potato for five minutes, rotating halfway through. When fork tender, chop the potato into small chunks.
2. Set up a heatproof bowl over a pan of boiling water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Break the dark chocolate into pieces for even melting and stir continuously until it becomes thick and glossy.
3. Combine the melted chocolate with the cooked sweet potato in a blender until all visible potato lumps are gone.
4. Grease a standard-sized round cake tin with butter and line it with parchment paper.
5. Carefully transfer the cake mixture into the prepared tin and level the top with a spatula.
6. If you’re adding frosting, melt another 100g of chocolate in the same heatproof bowl. Combine the melted chocolate with the cold coconut milk until well combined. Pour the frosting over the cake mixture in the tin.
7. Refrigerate the cake overnight to set.
8. The next day, slice and serve. Store the remaining cake in the refrigerator to prevent melting at room temperature.
Enjoy this delightful no-bake chocolate cake – a simple and satisfying treat for any occasion!
