Looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth without the flour? This Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake is your answer! It’s a cozy, warm dessert that’s as simple as it is delicious. Seriously, if you can stir a spoon, you can make this. If you’re into easy dinners, you’ll flip over my sweet potato casserole too.
Why This Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake Hits Different
- Ready in 30 minutes flat
- One bowl, minimal dishes
- Kid-tested, parent-approved
- Uses stuff you already have at home
- Leftovers taste even better the next day
This is the recipe I make when I really don’t feel like cooking — and it still turns out amazing. Okay, let’s get into it!
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (the cheap kind works fine)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, finely blended into oat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (room temp works best)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (I like extra)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make It — Stupid Easy
- First things first — preheat that oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with the almond flour and oat flour.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and melted coconut oil together until combined.
- Add the grated ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving. And that’s literally it. Dinner is served.
Best Ways to Serve
- Throw it next to some garlic bread and call it a night.
- My kids like it with a scoop of ice cream, I drown mine in whipped cream.
- Honestly? Perfect straight out of the pan with a fork.
How to Store Leftovers
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. You can also pop individual slices in the freezer, wrapped tightly, for up to 3 months. For reheating, just pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds — good as new. If it even lasts that long in your house.
Quick Tips So You Nail It
- Don’t skip whisking those wet ingredients — that’s where the magic happens.
- If your sweet potatoes are too watery, just add a bit more almond flour.
- Want it extra spicy? Add a pinch of cayenne.
- Don’t overthink this part.
Fun Ways to Switch It Up
- Going dairy-free? Use applesauce instead of the coconut oil — nobody will know.
- Feeling spicy? Throw in some ground cloves for a different flavor punch.
- Short on time? Skip blending the oats and use regular oat flour.
Got Questions? I Got You
Can I prep this the night before?
Absolutely! Just mix everything up and leave it in the fridge. Bake it fresh the next day!
I don’t have almond flour — what else works?
You can use all-purpose flour if you’re not gluten-free, or get creative with coconut flour!
Help! Mine came out too dry. What happened?
The most common mistake is overbaking. Just pull it out as soon as a toothpick comes out clean.
Is this freezer-friendly?
Yes! Just wrap it tightly and it’ll be great for up to 3 months.
Go Make This Tonight
This is the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together — even on a crazy Tuesday. If you try it, come back and drop a star rating — it seriously helps! Pin this recipe so you don’t lose it when you need it most! Know someone who needs an easy dinner win? Share this on Facebook. So what are you adding to yours? Extra cheese? Hot sauce? Tell me in the comments! For a different spin, check out this Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake.

Flourless Sweet Potato Ginger Cake
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes The cheap kind works fine
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, finely blended into oat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted Room temperature works best
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated For extra flavor
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with the almond flour and oat flour.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and melted coconut oil together until combined.
- Add the grated ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.