Beet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Beetroot is not only a vibrant and colorful vegetable but also adds natural sweetness and moisture to cakes, making them incredibly delicious and visually appealing.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Beet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
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In a saucepan, cook the beetroot until tender. Drain, cool, peel, and puree.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the beetroot puree and buttermilk.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.