CHOCOLATE BEETROOT CAKE
The title sounds strange, but the mixture of red beetroot (beets) and chocolate gives a wonderfully "earthy" flavour, not to sweet and for those who don;t like beetroot you really cannot taste the beetroot taste. From Delicious Magazine July 2004
Provided by Janine Smith
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 cake, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre heat oven to 180C (350F)NOT FAN FORCED OVEN.
- Lightly butter a 25cm round or square cake pan.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour and baking powder into a large bowl.
- Stir in sugar and set aside.
- Puree cooked beetroot in food processor.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Add vanilla and oil and wiz until smooth.
- Make a well in center of dry ingredients, stir in beetroot mixture, and lightly mix.
- Pour into pan and bake for 50-60minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the cake begins to brown, cover lightly with foil, after about 30 minutes.
- It WON'T rise a great deal, and the top might crack.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes IN PAN, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with icing sugar to serve.
- Can be served with fresh whipped cream or creme fraiche or just delicious plain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 187.9, Carbohydrate 86.2, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 45.9, Protein 10.8
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Asifa Yasin
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try it again soon.
Erbolat Manshuk
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. It was a big hit at my dinner party.
Kimberlyn Dorris
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a little less sugar next time.
Kevin Wiggins
[email protected]I've never had a chocolate beetroot cake before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This cake is moist, flavorful, and unique.
Jim Furlong
[email protected]This cake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll never know there are beets in it!
Emmanuel Boachie
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this cake. The chocolate flavor really masked the beet flavor.
Folototo Iiga
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Salman Roney
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique and delicious dessert.
Bosslady Nica
[email protected]This cake is a bit dense, but it's still very good. I would recommend using a little less beetroot next time.
Helen Osaigbovo
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a success.
Ayden Johnson
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover beets.
Lolou Hmaye
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
CHANSO De MEDIA
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! The chocolate and beetroot flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the cake was moist and fluffy.