Description
This delicious beetroot chocolate cake is rich, moist, and full of flavor, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh beetroot puree (about 2 medium beets)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Boil or roast beetroots until tender. Cool, peel, and blend into a smooth puree.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and beetroot puree until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
- Make sure the beetroot puree is smooth for the best texture.
- You can substitute coconut oil with any neutral oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 52mg