Description
Beetroot chocolate cake is a surprisingly delightful dessert that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and the natural sweetness of beetroot. This moist, fudgy cake not only captivates your taste buds but also adds a nutritious twist to traditional chocolate cakes. Perfect for any occasion, each slice boasts a vibrant color and a unique flavor profile that will leave your guests guessing its secret ingredient.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh beetroot, grated
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Wash and finely grate the beetroot.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and grated beetroot until well combined.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg