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A cupcake with sweet potato frosting on a white plate.
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Sweet Potato Frosting Recipe

This chocolate sweet potato frosting is vegan and refined sugar free. It’s easy to make, nutrient dense, and delicious spread on cakes or cupcakes.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 65.5kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked sweet potato (cooled and peeled)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (solid, at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Add 1 1/2 cups cooked sweet potato, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and pinch of salt to a food processor or blender.
  • Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor or blender if necessary.
  • Use to frost cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and other treats.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze it for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Tablespoons | Calories: 65.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 1.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 12.6mg | Potassium: 135.5mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 7.4g | Vitamin A: 2830.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 21.4mg | Iron: 0.5mg