CHOCOLATE BEETROOT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Beetroot is transformed! The flavour disappears, but the vegetable gives this cake incredible moisture... Recipe taken from Abel & Cole Organics newsletter.
Provided by Chef UK
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pan of boiling water, boil the beetroots in the skins until tender when pierced with a knife, 30-60 minutes.
- Let cool and peel away the skins.
- preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas4.
- Butter a medium (20cm) cake tin.
- Sift the cocoa powder, flour and baking powder into the bowl; add the sugar and set aside.
- Puree or finely grate the beetroot.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the beetroot, eggs, 2 tsp vanilla and oil.
- Fold in the dry ingredients to just combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool 20 minutes in the pan, then remove to a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, melt the chocolae in a bowl set over boiling water.
- Whisk together the chocolate, cream cheese, 0.5tsp vanilla and 50g butter. Spread on the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.4, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 181.7, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 37.8, Protein 7.2
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Randy Barton
[email protected]This cake is a must-try! The chocolate and beetroot flavors are a perfect match, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Adam Jobson
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the chocolate and beetroot combination, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Usman Yiwiopogz
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would have liked it better if the frosting had been less sweet.
Hari Shankar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. The beetroot gives it a unique and delicious flavor that I really enjoyed.
Nimra naz Nimra naz
[email protected]This cake is to die for! I love the moist texture and the rich chocolate flavor. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Ansar Je
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The chocolate and beetroot flavors go perfectly together, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Richard Krjo
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would have liked it better if the frosting had been a little less sweet.
XEX Music
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beetroot, but this cake was surprisingly good! The chocolate flavor was strong enough to balance out the earthiness of the beetroot.
Nasir Majeed
[email protected]This was my first time baking with beetroot, and I was pleasantly surprised! The cake turned out moist and delicious, and the frosting was light and fluffy.
Joy Edosa
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of chocolate and beetroot, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Remas Mohamed
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The beetroot gives it a wonderful moistness and earthiness, and the chocolate and cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.
Edison Shaqiri
[email protected]I thought this cake was just okay. The chocolate flavor was a bit too strong for my liking, and the frosting was too sweet.
Favour Gabriel
[email protected]This cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Jasiya TheQueen
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the earthy flavor of the beetroot, and the chocolate ganache is to die for.
Jon Gerner
[email protected]I've never tried baking with beetroot before, but this recipe turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.
Afendi Adem
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and beetroot was unique and delicious, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.