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Sweet Potato Pecan Upside Down Cake (gluten-free + egg-free + dairy-free)

Ali Segersten (author)
SWEET POTATO PECAN UPSIDE DOWN CAKE GLUTEN-FREE DAIRY-FREE EGG-FREE-1
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This sweet potato pecan upside-down cake is light and tender, and perfect for holiday gatherings. Cooked sweet potato and fresh orange give the cake natural sweetness and moisture, while raw buckwheat flour adds a gentle, nutty depth. It’s completely gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and refined sugar–free—yet still feels satisfying and celebratory. The caramelized pecan layer adds richness and contrast, making this cake equally suited for a nourishing holiday dessert or a cozy brunch enjoyed with coffee or tea.

Pecan Layer

1½ cups raw pecans
10 tablespoons coconut milk (full-fat canned)
10 tablespoons coconut sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoons cinnamon
⅛ teaspoons sea salt

Cake

1½ cups raw buckwheat flour
¾ cups blanched almond flour
¼ cups tapioca flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoons sea salt
2 tablespoons ground golden flaxseeds
4 tablespoons hot water
1 cups cooked sweet potatoes
1 cups coconut milk (full-fat canned)
½ cups coconut sugar
¼ cups orange juice
1 teaspoons orange zest

Nutrition Facts

Per serving Recipe serves 10

Calories from
  • Protein 7%
  • Net carbs 38%
  • Fat 55%
Full nutrition facts
Macros
Energy & Macronutrients
Calories
446kcal
Protein
7.4g
Total Carbohydrates
49.8g
Dietary Fiber
6.1g
Net Carbs
43.7g
Total Sugars
25.4g
Sucrose
1.6g
Glucose
0.19g
Fructose
0.15g
Maltose
1.1g
Total Fat
27.8g
Saturated Fat
8.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
11.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.7g
Sodium
324mg
Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C
13.3mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.22mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.08mg
Niacin (B3)
1.8mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
0.49mg
Vitamin B6
0.22mg
Folate (B9)
23.2µg
Choline
18mg
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
0.63mg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)
2.1µg
Minerals
Minerals
Calcium
136mg
Iron
4.1mg
Magnesium
125mg
Phosphorus
265mg
Potassium
714mg
Zinc
2.8mg
Copper
0.54mg
Manganese
1.6mg
Selenium
2.2µg
Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
Histidine
0.14g
Isoleucine
0.21g
Leucine
0.36g
Lysine
0.24g
Methionine
0.09g
Phenylalanine
0.25g
Threonine
0.21g
Tryptophan
0.07g
Valine
0.29g
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Alanine
0.28g
Arginine
0.57g
Aspartic Acid
0.6g
Cystine
0.1g
Glutamic Acid
1g
Glycine
0.34g
Proline
0.22g
Serine
0.29g
Tyrosine
0.13g
Fatty Acids
Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)
Caproic Acid (6:0)
0.05g
Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs)
Caprylic Acid (8:0)
0.57g
Capric Acid (10:0)
0.45g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Oleic Acid (18:1 cis)
9.1g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)
0.53g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid (LA)
4.1g
Other
Carotenoids
Alpha-Carotene
0.37µg
Beta-Carotene
3115µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin
10.7µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
56.1µg
Lycopene
0.02µg
Plant Sterols (Phytosterols)
Phytosterols
16.6mg
Beta-Sitosterol
0.54mg
Stigmasterol
1.4mg
Other Compounds
Betaine
0.05mg

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