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Easy Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding Cake Recipe

Indulge in the tropical flavors of our Easy Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding Cake, a vegan delight that's both nutritious and simple to make. This sweet potato pudding cake is your ticket to a Caribbean culinary adventure right in your kitchen!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Bake time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Sweet
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chia pudding, jamaican pudding, mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato pudding, sweet potato recipes, sweet potatoes
Season: Fall Recipes, Year Round
Diet: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Bake, Blended, Steamed or Boiled
Ingredient Group: Fruit, Dried Fruit & Nuts, Spices, Vegetable Recipes
Servings: 8
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Gustavo De Obaldia

Equipment

  • Vitamix Blender (affiliate link)
  • Glass mixing bowl (affiliate link)
  • Spring pan (affiliate link)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet potato 500 g, about 2 medium
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 28 grams
  • 1 cup coconut milk full fat & thick, ½ can, (200 mL)
  • ⅓ cup gluten-free flour 50 grams
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar or Brown Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Optional

  • ¼ cup cranberries soaked in dark rum overnight
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum or Cointreau
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar to caramelize
Cups - Metric

Instructions

Prep Those Sweet Potatoes

  • Peel the Sweet Potatoes: Grab those sweet potatoes and give 'em a good peel. No one wants skin in their pudding cake, am I right?
  • Steam, Boil, or Bake: You've got options here, but we're Team Steam. It keeps the nutrients locked in and takes about 20 minutes.
    Pro Tip: Steaming retains more nutrients compared to boiling. Plus, it's quicker than baking!
  • Preheat the Oven: Crank it up to 375°F (180°C).

Blend ingredients

  • Into the Blender: Toss those cooked sweet potatoes into your blender.
  • Pour in the Coconut Milk: Make sure it's thick and creamy, just how we like it.
  • Rum-Soaked Cranberries: Drain those cranberries and pour the rum into the blender. Yeah, you heard me, rum! 🥃
  • Spice It Up: Add freshly grated ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  • Blend: Hit that blend button until you get a smooth, uniform mixture.
  • Add remaining dry ingredients: gluten-Free Flour, Coconut Sugar & Salt.
  • Blend Again: Yep, you guessed it. Blend until everything's mixed well.
  • Lastly, add the drained cranberries and fold with a spatula.

Oven Time

  • Prep the Baking Dish: A little oil never hurt anyone. Well, at least not a baking dish.
  • Pour the Batter: Into the dish it goes!
  • First Bake: 30 minutes should do the trick.
  • Brown Sugar Magic: Sprinkle some brown sugar on top.
  • Second Bake: Another 10 minutes in the oven.

Let sit

  • Cool Down: Patience, young Padawan. Let it sit for about 30 minutes to cool down.
  • Slice and Serve: Your Easy Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding Cake is ready to rock your world!

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