Heart-Healthy Taro Cake

Delightfully nourishing and irresistibly moist, this Heart-Healthy Taro Cake is a wholesome twist on a beloved classic. Crafted with steamed taro root and rolled oats, this gluten-free recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and infused with warm notes of cinnamon and vanilla. Each bite is packed with fiber, heart-friendly fats from optional walnuts, and the creaminess of unsweetened almond milk. Perfect as a guilt-free dessert or an afternoon snack, this cake is oven-ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Its subtle nuttiness and tender crumb will have you savoring every slice while staying true to your health-conscious lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Taro root
• 100 grams Rolled oats
• 200 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 30 grams Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a cake or loaf pan with a small amount of olive oil.

Step 2

Peel and cube the taro root into small pieces. Steam the taro for 10-12 minutes, or until soft and tender.

Step 3

While the taro is steaming, blend the rolled oats in a food processor or high-speed blender to create a fine oat flour.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, mash the steamed taro until smooth. Add the unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet taro mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts for added texture and heart-healthy fats.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the taro cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	891.9 grams (891.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1578

Total Fat 44.00g	56%
Saturated Fat 5.70g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1223mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 274.50g	100%
Dietary Fiber 39.00g	139%
Total Sugars 30.60g
Protein 25.70g	51%

Vitamin D 74IU	372%
Calcium 660mg	51%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 3596mg	77%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.8%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 68.8%