FUDGY CHOCOLATE BEET CAKE
You won't taste the pureed beets, but they make this cake extra-moist and fudgy, even with the addition of whole-grain spelt flour. They also play up the cake's full-bodied, not-too-sweet flavor. This recipe appears in our cookbook, "A New Way to Bake" (Clarkson Potter).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 4h
Yield Makes one 9-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cake: Place beets in a steamer basket set in a saucepan containing 2 inches of simmering water. Cover and steam until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 25 minutes. Let cool slightly, then puree in a food processor until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square or round cake pan with oil. Line bottom with parchment; brush parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk in eggs, water, oil, vanilla, and 1 1/4 cups beet puree (reserve remaining puree for another use, refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days). Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until cake is set and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool 20 minutes. Invert cake onto rack; let cool completely.
- Chocolate-Ganache Frosting: Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat cream until just simmering. Pour cream over chocolate; let stand 10 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until thickened and spreadable, about 1 hour. Use immediately.
- Place cake on a cake plate and spread evenly with frosting. Cake can be stored, covered, at room temperature up to 2 days.
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Eli salas
[email protected]This cake is so moist and delicious, it's hard to believe it's also healthy! I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Farid Daoud
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a delicious and unique chocolate cake that I'll definitely be making again.
Jeffrey Swingle
[email protected]This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make it a day or two in advance and it will still be delicious.
Jr Baca
[email protected]I love the fudgy texture of this cake. It's so rich and decadent, it's hard to believe it's also healthy.
Terry Owens
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover beets. It's also a delicious and healthy dessert.
Kota Harmi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Prince Himu
[email protected]This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The beets add a unique flavor and texture that I love.
ajmi khochtali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It's so moist and delicious, I can't stop eating it!
DR Rovin
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and earthy. I highly recommend it.
Mohammad Khadada
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but I loved this cake! It's so chocolatey and moist, you can't even taste the beets.
Gabriel Morua
[email protected]The combination of chocolate and beets is surprisingly delicious. This cake is a great way to sneak some veggies into your dessert.
watashiakuma
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fudgy, it's hard to believe it's also healthy! I'll definitely be making it again.
Klarisa Gjura
[email protected]I've never baked with beets before, but this recipe made it easy and delicious! The cake turned out perfectly.
Sarah rx 2
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture.