Chocolate Beetroot Cake
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Chocolate Beetroot Cake
Description
The Chocolate Beetroot Cake recipe uses cooked beetroot puréed into the batter, adding moisture and a mild earthiness that complements the unsweetened cocoa powder. The combination of sifted flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt provides structure, while eggs, butter, and sugar contribute richness and fluffiness. Beetroot’s moisture keeps the cake dense yet tender throughout the near hour-long bake.
Once baked and cooled, the cake has a deep chocolate color and a soft crumb that holds together well. The use of vacuum-packed beetroot makes preparation straightforward, removing acidity or vinegar concerns. The cake is greased and baked in a round pan and is tested by a clean skewer insert to assure doneness.
This cake can be served as a dessert or snack, suitable for those looking to incorporate vegetables subtly into baked goods. It pairs nicely with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 300 g beetroot vacuum packed without vinegar is easiest, cooked, 10.5 oz
- 125 g butter softened, plus extra for greasing, 1 stick
- 200 g caster sugar 1 cup
- 3 egg large, free-range
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 g all-purpose flour 1 ⅔ cups, plain
- 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C. Lightly grease a 9" round cake tin.
- Puree the drained beetroot in a food processor.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and eggs until light, fluffy and smooth. Add the beetroot and vanilla and mix well.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the beetroot mixture and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for approximately 50 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 15 minutes and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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