Description
Christmas Beetroot Chocolate Cake is a festive delight that harmonizes rich dark chocolate with the earthy sweetness of fresh beets. This moist and decadent cake not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a pop of vibrant color to your holiday table. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe cleverly incorporates veggies into dessert—ensuring everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh beet puree (about 2 medium beets)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- Peel and chop beets into small cubes, then steam or roast until tender (about 30 minutes). Blend until smooth and let cool.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and cooled beet puree until smooth.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg