Slow Cooker Beetroot Chocolate Cake with Beetroot Vanilla Topping
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5.0
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Slow Cooker Beetroot Chocolate Cake with Beetroot Vanilla Topping
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A rich and fudgy chocolate cake with beets made in a slow cooker. It's topped with a beet and vanilla flavoured cream topping that adds a subtle sweetness.
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Ingredients
- 5 oz (150g) cooked beetroot (reserve any juice for the topping)
- ½ cup (115g) butter melted and allowed to cool slightly
- ¾ cup (160g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 ¼ cups (140g) all-purpose flour (plain flour)
- 1 cup (100g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Cooking oil spray
For the beetroot vanilla topping
- ½ cup (150g) heavy cream (double cream, whipping cream)
- 2 teaspoon caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon beetroot juice reserved from cooking the beetroot, or from the packaging if using vacuum-packed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
To decorate:
- chocolate
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Instructions
- Line the bottom and sides of the 3.5L slow cooker insert with baking paper and spray with the cooking oil.
- Puree the beetroot, then, in a large bowl, stir together the pureed beetroot, melted butter, sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs, one at a time, and stir each one in well.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and gently stir to combine, being careful not to over-mix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared slow cooker insert. Using a wet spoon, spread the batter to the edges and level evenly.
- Put the lid on the slow cooker and set to low for 2 ½ hours.
- When cooked, let the cake cool slightly in the insert, then carefully remove and allow the cake to cool fully on a wire rack. Top with the beetroot vanilla topping and grated chocolate.
For the beetroot and vanilla topping
- Whip the cream and sugar together until thick. Add the vanilla and beetroot juice and whip again until all combined.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
302mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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