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Overview of Recipe Content
What This Recipe Is
This is a marble cake that cleverly hides mashed sweet potato in one half of the batter, creating moist, tender crumbs with warm, earthy sweetness. The other half is chocolate-y and decadent—a fun twist that makes this perfect for dessert, brunch, or a nostalgic family treat.
Why You’ll Love It
- Unexpected veggie makes it extra moist and wholesome
- Gentle sweetness from sweet potato balances chocolate richness
- Beautiful marble effect for visual and taste appeal
What It Tastes Like
Soft, tender crumb flecked with sweet potato, meeting tender swirls of chocolate. Each bite is balanced—sweet but not overpowering, with a silky texture and mild warmth.
Health / Seasonal Benefits
Sweet potato adds vitamin A, fiber, and natural sweetness. It’s ideal for fall, winter, or anytime you crave something cozy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (~1 medium)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Tools Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- 9‑inch loaf or bundt pan
- Spatula
- Saucepan to cook sweet potato
Suggested Substitutions & Additions
- Use almond or gluten‑free flour blend if needed
- Swap oil for melted butter for richer flavor
- Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon or orange zest to sweet potato batter
- Stir in chocolate chips or chopped nuts into swirl
How to Make Sweet Potato Chocolate Marble Cake
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan.
- Prepare sweet potato: Peel and boil or roast a medium sweet potato until tender. Mash until smooth. Let cool.
- Mix wet batter: In a bowl, whisk sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in cooled sweet potato.
- Divide & flavor: Reserve half of that batter. In the other half, sift in cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda, mixing until chocolatey and smooth.
- Marble it: Spoon alternating batters into the pan and use a knife or skewer to swirl gently—don’t over-mix!
- Bake: Bake for about 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Cool & serve: Let rest in pan for 10 minutes, then cool fully on a wire rack before slicing.
As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with a cozy, earthy aroma of sweet potato mingling with chocolate—that’s nonna magic right there.
What to Serve with Sweet Potato Chocolate Marble Cake
- A dollop of whipped cream or mascarpone
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream or cinnamon gelato
- Fresh berries or candied pecans on the side
- Warm drinks: chai latte, spiced coffee, or hot chocolate
Tips for Making It Perfect
- Let the sweet potato cool fully before mixing into eggs, to avoid scrambling
- Use room‑temperature eggs for smoother batter
- Swirl gently—over-mixing can muddy the marble effect
- Check at 40 minutes—overbaking can dry it slightly
Storage Instructions
- Room temp: Keep covered for 2 days
- Refrigerator: Store in airtight container up to 5 days
- Freezing: Slice and wrap pieces individually; freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and warm gently if desired.
General Information
Marble cakes date back to early 20th‑century Europe, where bakers swirled vanilla and chocolate batters. Here, sweet potato adds American warmth and nutrition, borrowing from Southern tradition where sweet potato desserts are beloved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use canned sweet potato puree?
Absolutely! Just use about ¾ cup of canned puree (drained) to match consistency and moisture.
Will the cake be too dense?
Not at all—the batter is balanced with oil and baking powder/soda to keep it soft and light.
Can I make muffins instead of a cake?
Yes! Divide batter into muffin cups and bake for 20–25 minutes at same temperature.
Can I reduce sugar?
You can cut granulated sugar slightly (to ¾ cup), but keep brown sugar to a minimum of ¼ cup for moistness and flavor.
Is this dairy‑free?
Yes—this recipe is naturally dairy‑free if using vegetable oil.
Conclusion
This Sweet Potato Chocolate Marble Cake is a beautiful balance of cozy sweetness and chocolate bliss. It’s sentimental, comforting, and wonderfully moist. If you loved this, you might also enjoy:
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Nutritional Information (approx. per slice, 12 slices)
Serving | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
per slice | ~280 kcal | 40 g | 4 g | 12 g | 2 g | 26 g |
Sweet Potato Chocolate Marble Cake
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Description
Moist and tender marble cake that combines sweet potato and chocolate in every swirl—comforting, rich, and delightfully surprising.
Ingredients
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease cake pan.
2. Mash cooked sweet potato and let cool.
3. Whisk sugars, oil, eggs, vanilla; fold in sweet potato.
4. Divide batter; add cocoa and leaveners to one half.
5. Layer batters and swirl for marble effect.
6. Bake 45–50 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can use canned sweet potato puree for convenience.
Add orange zest or cinnamon for a flavor boost.
Great with whipped cream, ice cream, or coffee on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55
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